LARRY SPARKS

- Chronological Listing of Recording Sessions -

Compiled by Charley Pennell, with help from Praguefrank, Mario Manciotti, & Thieu Van De Vorst



19660000

1966, Jalyn session, Dayton, Oh.

16763 It's never too late (Carter Stanley-Ralph Stanley) OHS-90137
L. Sparks-L

16764 Sandy Mountain breakdown (Larry Sparks-Wilber Hall) OHS-90137
(Instrumental)

Larry Sparks-g



19670519

19 May 1967, King session with Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, King Recording Studio, 1540 Brewster Ave., Cincinnati, Oh.

K 12389 Share cropper's son (R. Stanley-C. Stanley) King 1028
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

K 12390 Row hoe (R. Stanley-Ray Cline) King 1028
(Instrumental)

K 12391 Sweet Sally Brown (R. Stanley-Windell Smith) King 1028
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

K 12392 That beautiful woman (R. Stanley-G. Duty) King 1028
R. Stanley-L; M. Goins-T

K 12393 Hemlock & primroses (R. Stanley-L. Messer) King 1028
R. Stanley-L

K 12394 Lost train (R. Stanley-Ray Cline) King 1028
(Instrumental)

Larry Sparks-g; Ralph Edmond Stanley-bj; Curly Ray Cline-f; unknown-sb



19670800

August 1967, Jalyn session with Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, Home Studio, Dayton, Oh.

[01] Knoxville girl JLP-118
L. Sparks-V; R. Stanley-V

[02] John Henry JLP-118
L. Sparks-V; R. Stanley-V

[03] Poor Ellen Smith JLP-118
L. Sparks-V; R. Stanley-V

[04] East Virginia blues Jalyn 45-335 JLP-118
L. Sparks-V; R. Stanley-V

[05] Long journey home Jalyn 45-323 JLP-118
L. Sparks-V; R. Stanley-V

[06] Going 'round this world JLP-118
L. Sparks-V; R. Stanley-V

[07] Chicken reel JLP-118
(Instrumental)

[08] Mississippi sawyer JLP-118
(Instrumental)

[09] Bonnie and Clyde's hop (Jack Lynch) JLP-118
(Instrumental)

[10] Billy in the lowground JLP-118
(Instrumental)

[11] Cackling hen Jalyn 45-335 JLP-118
(Instrumental)

[12] Going down town Jalyn 45-323 JLP-118
(Instrumental)

Larry Sparks-g; Ralph Edmond Stanley-bj; Melvin Goins-g; Richard Edward 'Curley' Lambert-m; Curly Ray Cline-f; Jack Lynch-sb



19671024

24 October 1967, King session with Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, King Recording Studio, 1540 Brewster Ave., Cincinnati, Oh.

K 12469 I'm better off now that you're gone (C. Stanley-R. Stanley) King 1028
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

K 12470 Wonderful world outside (R. Stanley-C. Stanley) King 1028
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

K 12471 Poor rambler (R. Stanley-Ray Cline) King 1028
R. Stanley-L

K 12472 Lonesome (R. Stanley-Windell Smith) King 1028
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

K 12473 You could never be true (R. Stanley-G. Duty) King 1028
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

K 12474 Love please stay (R. Stanley-Melvin Goins) King 1028
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

Larry Sparks-g; Ralph Edmond Stanley-bj; Melvin Goins-g; Earl Taylor-m; Curly Ray Cline-f; Jim McCall-sb



19680214

14-15 February 1968, Jalyn session with Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, Basement Studio, Dayton, Oh.

[01] In memory of Carter Stanley (Jack Lynch) JLP-120
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

[02] Lonesome road blues JLP-120
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

[03] She ran away with another man (O. Thorpe) JLP-120
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

[04] I was born a rambler (O. Thorpe) JLP-120
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

[05] Twenty one years (Bob Miller) JLP-120
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

[06] Sally Goodin JLP-120
(Instrumental)

[07] We'll be sweethearts in Heaven (Carter Stanley) JLP-120
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

[08] Sweetest love (Carter Stanley) JLP-120
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

[09] Blue eyed Ellen (O. Thorpe) JLP-120
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

[10] Baby girl (Ralph Stanley) JLP-120
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

[11] Your saddle is empty old pal (O. Thorpe) JLP-120
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

[12] Carter's song (O. Thorpe) JLP-120
(Instrumental)

Larry Sparks-g; Ralph Edmond Stanley-bj; Frank Wakefield-m; Curly Ray Cline-f; Jack Lynch-sb



19680221

21 February 1968, King session with Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, King Recording Studio, 1540 Brewster Ave., Cincinnati, Oh.

K 12575 Prepare me, O Lord (R. Stanley) KS-1032
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

K 12576 What kind of man KS-1032
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

K 12577 Going up home to live in green pastures (R. Stanley) King 45-6179 KS-1032
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

K 12578 I want a clear record (R. Stanley-Melvin Goins) KS-1032
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

K 12579 Jesse James prayed KS-1032
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

K 12580 I wanna go home (R. Stanley-C. Stanley) KS-1032
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

K 12581 Over the sunset hill (R. Stanley-Osborn Thorpe) King 45-6179 KS-1032
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

K 12582 A little soldier for Jesus (R. Stanley) KS-1032
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

K 12583 Snow covered mound (R. Stanley-L. Sparks) KS-1032
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

K 12584 I'll be with dad and mother (R. Stanley-Avril Gearheart) KS-1032
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

K 12585 Thou long expected Jesus (R. Stanley) KS-1032
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

K 12586 Be ready to go (R. Stanley) KS-1032
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

Larry Sparks-g; Ralph Edmond Stanley-bj; Melvin Goins-g; Curly Ray Cline-f; George Shuffler-sb (overdubbed)



19690704

4 July 1969, Stanley Tone recording of live concert by Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, Carlton Haney's Festival, Watermelon Park, 3322 Locke's Mill Rd., Berryville, Va.

[01] Poor rambler STR-1105
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

[02] Man of constant sorrow STR-1105
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

[03] Long journey home STR-1105
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

[04] Little Maggie STR-1105
R. Stanley-L

[05] Going up home to live in green pastures STR-1105
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

[06] Black Mountain blues STR-1105
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

[07] Roanoke STR-1105
(Instrumental)

[08] Riding the midnight train STR-1105
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

[09] Lost train blues STR-1105
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

[10] Standing room only STR-1105
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

[11] Pretty Polly STR-1105
R. Stanley-L

[12] Think of what you've done STR-1105
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

[13] Hills of Roane County STR-1105
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

[14] Stone walls and steel bars STR-1105
R. Stanley-V; L. Sparks-V

[15] Shouting on the hills STR-1105
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

[16] Orange Blossom Special STR-1105
(Instrumental)

[17] Little Bessie STR-1105

Larry Sparks-g; Ralph Edmond Stanley-bj; Lonnie Bolen-g; Curly Ray Cline-f; Ed Ferris-sb



19690714

14 July 1969, King session with Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, Nashville, Tenn.

K 13136 I only exist (J. Stanley-J. Morris; Lois, BMI) KSD-1069
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

K 13137 My long skinny lanky Sarah Jane (Ralph Stanley Arr.; Lois, BMI) KSD-1069
R. Stanley-L; L. Sparks-V; J. Martin-V

K 13138 Medicine springs (R. Stanley-Bill Grant; Lois, BMI) KSD-1069
(Instrumental)

K 13139 The kitten and the cat (R. Stanley-C. Stanley; Lois, BMI) KSD-1069
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

Larry Sparks-g; Ralph Edmond Stanley-bj; Jimmy Martin-g/m; Curly Ray Cline-f; Jim McCall-sb



19690715

15 July 1969, King session with Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, Nashville, Tenn.

K 13140 Darling brown eyes (Ralph Stanley-Osburn Thorpe; Lois, BMI) KSD-1069
R. Stanley-LV/TC; L. Sparks-LC

K 13141 Let's go to the fair (Ralph Stanley; Lois, BMI) King 45-6252 KSD-1069
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-sp/T; R. Cline-sp

K 13142 Dug-gunn shame (Ralph Stanley-Ray Cline; Lois, BMI) KSD-1069
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

K 13143 Midnight storm (R. Stanley-C. Stanley; Lois, BMI) KSD-1069
R. Stanley-LV/TC; L. Sparks-LC

K 13144 Dark hollow (Bill Browning; Starday/Island, BMI) KSD-1069
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T

K 13145 Hills of home (Ralph Stanley-Wendy Smith; Lois, BMI) King 45-6252 KSD-1069
L. Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T/sp

K 13146 Coosy (Ralph Stanley; Lois, BMI) KSD-1069
(Instrumental)

K 13147 California (R. Stanley-R. Cline; Lois, BMI) KSD-1069
(Instrumental)

Larry Sparks-g; Ralph Edmond Stanley-bj; Jimmy Martin-g/m; Curly Ray Cline-f; Jim McCall-sb



19691100

Late 1969, Pine Tree session, Hamilton, Oh.

[01] Ramblin' guitar (Larry Sparks) PTSLP 500
(Instrumental)

[02] Red wing (Traditional) PTSLP 500
(Instrumental)

[03] Cannon ball blues (A.P. Carter) PTSLP 500
(Instrumental)

[04] Wildwood flower (A.P. Carter) PTSLP 500
(Instrumental)

[05] Rosewood casket (Traditional) PTSLP 500
(Instrumental)

[06] Rambler's special (Larry Sparks) PTSLP 500
(Instrumental)

[07] Six more miles (Hank Williams) PTSLP 500
L. Sparks-L; J. Isaacs-1st T; B. Neeley-2nd T; D. Cox-B

[08] Constant companions (Osburn Thorpe) PTSLP 500
L. Sparks-L; J. Isaacs-1st T; B. Neeley-2nd T; D. Cox-B

[09] These old prison bars (Harold Russell) PTSLP 500
L. Sparks-L; J. Isaacs-1st T; B. Neeley-2nd T; D. Cox-B

[10] Too late to walk the floor (Osburn Thorpe) PTSLP 500
L. Sparks-L; J. Isaacs-1st T; B. Neeley-2nd T; D. Cox-B

[11] A lonesome day (A.P. Carter) PTSLP 500
L. Sparks-L; J. Isaacs-1st T; B. Neeley-2nd T; D. Cox-B

[12] God's presence (Bernice Neeley) PTSLP 500
L. Sparks-L; J. Isaacs-1st T; B. Neeley-2nd T; D. Cox-B

Larry Sparks-g; Bernice Neely-g; Joe Isaacs-bj; David Cox-m; Paul Mullins-f; Lloyd Hensley-bs



19700000.1

Between 1969-1970, Pine Tree session, Hamilton, Oh.

[01] Green pastures in the sky (Osburn Thorpe; Ozzie Boy Music Publishing, BMI) PTSLP 507
L. Sparks-L

[02] He's everything to me (Larry Sparks-Joe Isaacs; Eastview Music, BMI) PTSLP 507
L. Sparks-L

[03] I believe (Bernice Sparks-O. Thorpe-Larry Sparks; Eastview Music, BMI) PTSLP 507
L. Sparks-L

[04] Walk in the Gospel way (Osburn Thorpe; Ozzie Boy Music, BMI) PTSLP 507
L. Sparks-L

[05] He'll never change (Larry Sparks; Eastview Music, BMI) PTSLP 507
L. Sparks-L

[06] He'll rescue me (Bernice Sparks; Eastview Music, BMI) PTSLP 507
L. Sparks-L

[07] Meet me over there (Osburn Thorpe; Ozzie Boy Music Publishing, BMI) PTSLP 507
L. Sparks-L

[08] Blessed Saviour (Joe Isaacs; Eastview Music, BMI) PTSLP 507
L. Sparks-L

[09] He's alright (Larry Sparks; Eastview Music, BMI) PTSLP 507
L. Sparks-L

[10] Faith is the answer (Bernice Sparks-Osburn Thorpe; Ozzie Boy Music, BMI) PTSLP 507
L. Sparks-L

[11] Just call on Jesus (Larry Sparks; Eastview Music, BMI) PTSLP 507
L. Sparks-L

[12] That's enough for me (Osburn Thorpe; Ozzie Boy Music Publishing, BMI) PTSLP 507
L. Sparks-L

Larry Sparks-g; Mike Lilly-bj; Wendy Miller-m; Neal Brackett-bs



19700000.2

Between 1969-1970, Pine Tree session, Hamilton, Oh.

[01] Blues stay away from me (Delmore-Rayney-Delmore-Glover) OHS-90147
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; M. Lilly-B; W. Miller-B

[02] How I've tried (Larry Sparks) OHS-90147
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; M. Lilly-B; W. Miller-B

[03] The cabin in the hills of Caroline (Flatt-Scruggs) OHS-90147
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; M. Lilly-B; W. Miller-B

[04] I'm so lonesome I could cry (Hank Williams) OHS-90147
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; M. Lilly-B; W. Miller-B

[05] The rambler's ride (Larry Sparks) OHS-90147
(Instrumental)

[06] Will the circle be unbroken (Traditional) OHS-90147
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; M. Lilly-B; W. Miller-B

[07] Where the dim lights are the dimmest (Larry Sparks) OHS-90147
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; M. Lilly-B; W. Miller-B

[08] Each night I dream of you (Larry Sparks) OHS-90147
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; M. Lilly-B; W. Miller-B

[09] Loving sweetheart (Joe Isaacs) OHS-90147
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; M. Lilly-B; W. Miller-B

[10] Lee Highway blues OHS-90147
(Instrumental)

[11] Blue eyes crying in the rain (Fred Rose) OHS-90147
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; M. Lilly-B; W. Miller-B

[12] Green pastures in the sky (Ozzie Thorpe) OHS-90147
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; M. Lilly-B; W. Miller-B

Larry Sparks-g; Mike Lilly-bj; Dave Evans-bj; Wendy Miller-m; Art Wydner-bs



19700000.3

1970, Pine Tree session, Hamilton, Oh.

[01] A house divided (L. Thorpe) PineTree 104 OHS-90137
L. Sparks-V; Bernice Sparks-V

[02] Loving sweethearts (J. Isaacs) PineTree 104 OHS-90137
L. Sparks-L

28889 Blue eyes crying in the rain (Rose) PineTree 107 OHS-90137
L. Sparks-L

28890 Kentucky chimes (W. Miller) PineTree 107 OHS-90137
(Instrumental)

Larry Sparks-g; Mike Lilly-bj; Dave Evans-bj; Wendy Miller-m; Art Wydner-bs



19711100

Late 1971, Old Homestead session, Bill Carpenter Studio, 8230 Hyne Road, Brighton, MI

[01] These old blues (Larry Sparks) 45-5034 OHS-90004
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

[02] How I've tried (Larry Sparks) OHS-90004
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

[03] Kentucky banjo (Mike Lilly) OHS-90004
(Instrumental)

[04] The great judgement day (Larry Sparks-Neal Brackett) OHS-90004
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

[05] I'm leaving you (Herman Smith) OHS-90004
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

[06] Pretty Polly (P.D.) OHS-90004
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

[07] Thank you Lord (Larry Sparks-Neal Brackett) 45-5010 OHS-90004
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B; B. Carter-BS

[08] Single girl, married girl (P.D.) OHS-90004
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

[09] Memories of the past (Herman Smith) OHS-90004
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

[10] Billy in the low ground (P.D.) OHS-90004
(Instrumental)

[11] King Jesus (call Him by His name) (Larry Sparks) OHS-90004
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

[12] I can't go on loving you (Bernice Sparks) OHS-90004
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

[13] Will you be loving another man (Bill Monroe-Lester Flatt) OHS-90004
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

[14] Where we'll never say farewell (Eva & Larry Sparks) OHS-90004
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

Larry Sparks-g; Barney Carter-g; Mike Lilly-bj; Wendy Miller-m; Neal Brackett-bs



19711200

Late 1971-early 1972, Old Homestead session, Bill Carpenter Studio, 8230 Hyne Road, Brighton, MI

[01] Weeping willow tree OHS-90060
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B; T. Stubbs-BS

[02] Jacob's vision OHS-90060
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B; T. Stubbs-BS

[03] God shall wipe away all tears OHS-90060
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B; T. Stubbs-BS

[04] I've just seen the rock of ages (J. Preston) OHS-90060
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B; T. Stubbs-BS

[05] Traveling the highway home (Bailes) OHS-90060
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B; T. Stubbs-BS

[06] I'll meet you in the morning (Brumley) OHS-90060
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B; T. Stubbs-BS

[07] Sunny side OHS-90060
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B; T. Stubbs-BS

[08] You're drifting away (Monroe) OHS-90060
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B; T. Stubbs-BS

[09] I'm gonna sing, sing, sing (H. Williams) OHS-90060
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B; T. Stubbs-BS

[10] This world is not my home 45-5010 OHS-90060
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B; T. Stubbs-BS

Larry Sparks-g; Barney Carter-g; Mike Lilly-bj; Wendy Miller-m; Art Wydner-bs



19720626

197206206, King session, Starday-King Studios, Nashville, Tenn.

ST 9361 You couldn't have called unissued
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

ST 9362 Dark hollow (Bill Browning) Starday 480-498
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

ST 9363 Memories and dreams (Larry & Bernice Sparks) Starday 480-498
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

ST 9364 Goodbye little darlin' (Larry & Bernice Sparks) Starday 480-498
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

ST 9365 Too much mountain dew (Larry & Bernice Sparks) Starday 480-498
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

ST 9366 Kentucky chimes (Wendy Miller) 45-957 Starday 480-498
(Instrumental)

ST 9367 Brand new broken heart (Larry Sparks-H. Smith) 45-957 Starday 480-498
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

ST 9368 A life of sorrow (Ralph & Carter Stanley) Starday 480-498
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

ST 9369 Kentucky banjo (Mike Lilly) Starday 480-498
(Instrumental)

ST 9370 Just loving you (Larry & Bernice Sparks) Starday 480-498
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

ST 9371 This lonesome old feelin' (Larry Sparks) Starday 480-498
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

ST 9372 Faded love (Bob Wills-John Wills) Starday 480-498
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

ST 9373 Long journey home (P.D.) Starday 480-498
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

Larry Sparks-g; Bernice Neely-rhythm g; Mike Lilly-bj; Wendy Miller-m; Art Wydner-bs



19721200

1972 or 1973, Old Homestead session, Unknown

[01] Where the sweet waters flow (Larry & Bernice Sparks; Jaymore Pub., BMI) 45-5030 OHS-90035
L. Sparks-L

[02] Get in line brother OHS-90035
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T

[03] Don't turn Him away (Larry & Bernice Sparks; Jaymore Pub., BMI) OHS-90035
L. Sparks-L

[04] What a friend we have in Jesus OHS-90035
(Instrumental)

[05] I'll meet Him there (Larry Sparks; Jaymore, BMI) 45-5030 OHS-90035
L. Sparks-L

[06] Jesus is the rock (Larry & Bernice Sparks; Jaymore, BMI) OHS-90035
L. Sparks-L

[07] Where we'll never grow old OHS-90035
L. Sparks-L

[08] There's room at the cross (Larry & Bernice Sparks; Jaymore, BMI) OHS-90035
L. Sparks-L

[09] When the saints go marching in OHS-90035
(Instrumental)

[10] What kind of man (Larry Sparks-Ralph Stanley) OHS-90035
L. Sparks-L

[11] Me and Jesus OHS-90035
L. Sparks-L

[12] Wayfaring stranger OHS-90035
(Instrumental)

Larry Sparks-g; Tim Maynard-bj; Dave Evans-bj; Wendy Miller-m; Ralph 'Joe' Meadows-f; Art Wydner-bs



19730000.1

1972 or 1973, Old Homestead session for Joe Meadows, Bill Carpenter Studio, 8230 Hyne Road, Brighton, MI

[01] Orange Blossom Special OHS-90036
[Instrumental]

[02] Back up and push OHS-90036
[Instrumental]

[03] Westphalia waltz OHS-90036
[Instrumental]

[04] Ms. Mac Leods reel OHS-90036
[Instrumental]

[05] Done gone OHS-90036
[Instrumental]

[06] Oklahoma redbird OHS-90036
[Instrumental]

[07] John Hardy OHS-90036
[Instrumental]

[08] Fiddler's dream OHS-90036
[Instrumental]

[09] Wally's tune OHS-90036
[Instrumental]

[10] Stoney Creek OHS-90036
[Instrumental]

[11] Cricket on on the hearth OHS-90036
[Instrumental]

[12] Dusty miller OHS-90036
[Instrumental]

Joe Meadows-f; Larry Sparks-g; Tim Maynard-bj; Dave Evans-bj; Wendy Miller-m; Art Wydner-bs



19730000.2

1973, Old Homestead session, Lemco Sound Studio, Lexington, Ky.

[01] Six more miles (Hank Williams) KB-527
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-B; W. Miller-B

[02] Think of what you've done (Ralph and Carter Stanley) KB-527
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-B; W. Miller-B

[03] He's everything to me (Larry Sparks-Joe Isaacs) KB-527
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; W. Miller-B

[04] Just because KB-527
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-B; W. Miller-B

[05] I am the man Thomas (Larry Sparks-Ralph Stanley) KB-527
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-B; W. Miller-B

[06] Dark hollow (Bill Browning) KB-527
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-B; W. Miller-B

[07] Memories and dreams (Larry Sparks-Bernice Sparks) KB-527
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-B; W. Miller-B

[08] Goodbye little darling (Larry Sparks-Bernice Sparks) KB-527
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-B; W. Miller-B

[09] Too much mountain dew (Larry Sparks-Bernice Sparks) KB-527
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-B; W. Miller-B

[10] Kentucky chimes (Wendy Miller) KB-527
(Instrumental)

[11] Brand new broken heart (H. Smith-L. Sparks) OHS-90041
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-B; W. Miller-B

[12] Just lovin' you (Larry and Bernice Sparks) KB-531
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; W. Miller-B

[13] Long journey home OHS-90041
L. Sparks-L

[14] That lonesome old feeling (Larry Sparks) OHS-90041
L. Sparks-L

[15] Life of sorrow (Ralph and Carter Stanley) KB-527
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-B; W. Miller-B

[16] These old blues (Larry Sparks) OHS-90041
L. Sparks-L

[17] Memories of the past (Herman Smith) OHS-90041
L. Sparks-L

[18] Going up home (to live in green pastures) OHS-90041
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; W. Miller-B

Larry Sparks-g; Dave Evans-bj; Wendy Miller-m; Ralph 'Joe' Meadows-f; Art Wydner-bs



19730000.3

1973, Old Homestead session, Old Homestead Studio, Brighton, Mich.

[01] Why did you wander (B. Monroe-L. Flatt) OHS-90041
L. Sparks-L

[02] Faded love and winter roses (Bob Wills-John Wills) KB-527
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-B; W. Miller-B

[03] As long as I live (R. Acuff) OHS-90041
L. Sparks-L

[04] How will I explain about you (B. Monroe) OHS-90041
L. Sparks-L

[05] Billy in the low ground OHS-90041
(Instrumental)

[06] Mother is gone (H. Williams) OHS-90041
L. Sparks-L

Larry Sparks-g; Dave Evans-bj; Wendy Miller-m; Ralph 'Joe' Meadows-f; Art Wydner-bs



19740000.1

1974, King Bluegrass session, Lemco Sound Studio, Lexington, Ky.

[01] Too late to walk the floor (O. Thorpe) KB-531
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; W. Miller-B

[02] Cannonball blues KB-531
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; W. Miller-B

[03] Pain in my heart (Bob Osborne-Larry Richardson) KB-531
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; W. Miller-B

[04] A face in the crowd (D. St. Clair-Henry Smith) KB-531
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; W. Miller-B

[05] I cannot find the way alone (A. Brumley) KB-531
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; W. Miller-B

[06] Rovin' gambler KB-531
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; W. Miller-B

[07] No chains (Larry Sparks-Lydia Spall) KB-531
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; W. Miller-B

[08] Lonesome blues (Larry Sparks-Mike Lilly) KB 413 KB-531
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; W. Miller-B

[09] Blue Ridge cabin home (Certain-Stacey) KB-531
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; W. Miller-B

[10] Rock heart (B. Otis) KB-531
L. Sparks-L; D. Evans-T; W. Miller-B

[11] He is willing to save your soul yet (Ralph Stanley) KB-531
L. Sparks-L; W. Miller-T; M. Lilly-B

Larry Sparks-g; Dave Evans-bj; Wendy Miller-m; Art Wydner-bs



19740000.2

Between 1974-1976, Rebel session, Producer: Robert Trout, Lemco Sound Studio, Lexington, Ky.

[01] Family Bible (Buskirk-Gray) REB-1611
L. Sparks-L; W. Bartley-T; J. Masters-B

Larry Sparks-g; Dave Evans-bj; Wendy Miller-m; Ralph 'Joe' Meadows-f; Art Wydner-bs



19750000

1975, King Bluegrass session, Lemco Sound Studio, Lexington, Ky.

[01] If that's the way you feel (Arr. Larry Sparks) KB-550
L. Sparks-L

[02] I can't go on loving you (Larry and Bernice Sparks) KB-550
L. Sparks-L

[03] When my time comes to go (Molly O'Day) KB-550
L. Sparks-L

[04] You could have called (Charles Brown) KB-550
L. Sparks-L

[05] The old man and the fiddle (Davis & Faulkner; Lemco) KB-550
L. Sparks-L

[06] Smokey Mountain memories (Conley & Devereux; Blue Moon Music) KB-550
L. Sparks-L

[07] I wonder where you are tonight (Johnny Bond) KB-550
L. Sparks-L

[08] I'm bound to ride (Traditional) KB-550
L. Sparks-L

[09] Pretty little miss (Traditional) KB-550
L. Sparks-L

[10] The testing times (Larry Sparks; Lemco) KB-550
L. Sparks-V

Larry Sparks-g; Mike Lilly-bj; Ricky Skaggs-m/f; Tommy Boyd-db; Art Wydner-bs



19760500

Spring 1976, King Bluegrass session, Producer: Robert Trout, Lemco Sound Studio, Lexington, Ky.

[01] Christmas time's a-coming (Tex Logan) KB-559
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-T

[02] White Christmas (Berlin) KB-559
L. Sparks-V

[03] Joy to the world (P.D.) KB-559
(Instrumental)

[04] Star of Bethlehem KB-559
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-T; T. Duran-B

[05] Go tell it on the mountain (P.D.) KB-559
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-T

[06] Christmas is near (Stanley) KB-559
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-T

[07] Blue Christmas (Billy Hayes, Jay Johnson) KB-559
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-T

[08] Silent night (P.D.) KB-559
(Instrumental)

[09] It's Christmas time (Larry Sparks) KB-559
L. Sparks-V

[10] Christmas memories (Tommy Boyd) KB-559
L. Sparks-V

Larry Sparks-g; Tommy Boyd-bj; Tim Duran-m; Bob Poole-bs



19760000

ca. 1976, County session, Producer: Kathy Kaplan, Recorded by Sundance

[01] No one will ever know (F. Rose-M. Foree) County 759
L. Sparks-L

[02] Dixie cannonball County 759
L. Sparks-L

[03] Someday you'll call my name (Branch-Hill) County 759
L. Sparks-L

[04] I'm so lonesome I could cry (H. Williams) County 759
L. Sparks-L

[05] Battle of Armageddon (McLeod-Acuff) County 759
L. Sparks-L

[06] Waltz of the wind (F. Rose) County 759
L. Sparks-L

[07] Singing waterfall (H. Williams) County 759
L. Sparks-L

[08] Mind your own business (H. Williams) County 759
L. Sparks-L

[09] My heart would know (H. Williams) County 759
L. Sparks-L

[10] I saw the light (H. Williams) County 759
L. Sparks-L

[11] Mansion on the hill (Williams-Rose) County 759
L. Sparks-L

[12] Blue love (F. Jenkins) County 759
L. Sparks-L

Larry Sparks-g; Tommy Boyd-bj/db; Ricky Skaggs-m; Robert Russell 'Chubby' Wise-f; Art Wydner or Jerry Schieber-bs



19780318

18 March 1978, Rebel session, Lemco Sound Studio, Lexington, Ky.

[01] John Deere tractor REB-1588
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H

[02] Girl at the crossroads bar REB-1588
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H

[03] Hot sauce (P.D.) REB-1588
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H

[04] I'd rather be alone (James-West-Lee) REB-1588
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H

[05] Great high mountain (K. Whitley) REB-1588
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H

[06] Love of the mountains (Allan Mills) REB-1588
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H

[07] Makin' believe (Jimmy Work) REB-1588
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H

[08] Nobody's business (P.D.) REB-1588
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H

[09] When I lay my burdens down (P.D.) REB-1588
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H

[10] Carter's blues (A.P. Carter) REB-1588
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H

Larry Sparks-g; Tommy Boyd-bj/db; Kirk Brandenberger-f; Bob Goff-bs



19790000

1979, Lesco session, Programme Audio's Studio A, 102 E. Main St., Greenfield, Ind.

[01] Blueridge Mountain mornings OHS-90161
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-T; G. Duncan-B

[02] Nobody's business OHS-90161
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-T; G. Duncan-B

[03] Too late to worry OHS-90161
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-T; G. Duncan-B

[04] Lesco OHS-90161
(Instrumental)

[05] Somehow tonight OHS-90161
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-T; G. Duncan-B

[06] Guide me Lord OHS-90161
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-T; G. Duncan-B

[07] A face in the crowd OHS-90161
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-T; G. Duncan-B

[08] Girl at the crossroads bar OHS-90161
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-T; G. Duncan-B

[09] Carter's blues OHS-90161
(Instrumental)

[10] Love of the mountains OHS-90161
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-T; G. Duncan-B

[11] Blue Ridge ramble OHS-90161
(Instrumental)

[12] Sitting in this lonely prison OHS-90161
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-T; G. Duncan-B

Larry Sparks-g/m; Tommy Boyd-bj/db; Glen Duncan-f; David Bowling-bs



19800000.1

1980, Crosscut session, Arcadia, Md.

[01] Kentucky banjo CR-1130
(Instrumental)

[02] Kentucky girl CR-1130
L. Sparks-L

[03] John Deere tractor CR-1130
L. Sparks-L

[04] Natural thing to do CR-1130
L. Sparks-L

[05] Kentucky chimes CR-1130
(Instrumental)

[06] Gonna be movin' CR-1130
L. Sparks-L

[07] Imitation of the blues CR-1130
L. Sparks-L

[08] Carter's blues CR-1130
(Instrumental)

[09] Love of the mountains CR-1130
L. Sparks-L

[10] You are my flower CR-1130
L. Sparks-L

[11] Girl at the crossroad bar CR-1130
L. Sparks-L

[12] When my time comes to go CR-1130
L. Sparks-L

Larry Sparks-g; Barry Crabtree-bj; David Harvey-m; Larry D. Sparks-bs



19800000.2

1980, Crosscut session, Unknown, Colo.

[01] Sleep with one eye open CR-1131
L. Sparks-L

[02] Smoky Mountain memories CR-1131
L. Sparks-L

[03] Bugle call rag CR-1131
(Instrumental)

[04] Alone and lonesome CR-1131
L. Sparks-L

[05] Cannonball blues CR-1131
L. Sparks-L

[06] Green pastures in the sky CR-1131
L. Sparks-L

[07] Good bye little darlin' CR-1131
L. Sparks-L

[08] The old plantation CR-1131
L. Sparks-L

[09] Katy Hill CR-1131
(Instrumental)

[10] Doin' my time CR-1131
L. Sparks-L

[11] Let Him lead you CR-1131
L. Sparks-L

[12] Fiddle pickin' CR-1131
(Instrumental)

Larry Sparks-g; Barry Crabtree-bj; John Masters-bj; Terry Barnes-m; David Harvey-f; Larry D. Sparks-bs



19800000.3

1980, Old Homestead, Unknown

[01] Hey, hey, hey OHS-90163
L. Sparks-L

[02] Our last goodbye OHS-90163
L. Sparks-L

[03] Sally Goodin OHS-90163
(Instrumental)

[04] John Deere tractor OHS-90163
L. Sparks-L

[05] Blues stay away from me OHS-90163
L. Sparks-L

[06] Someday you'll call my name OHS-90163
L. Sparks-L

[07] I've just seen the rock of ages OHS-90163
L. Sparks-L

[08] Leather britches OHS-90163
(Instrumental)

[09] These old blues OHS-90163
L. Sparks-L

[10] I wonder how the old folks are at home OHS-90163
L. Sparks-L

[11] Girl at the crossroads bar OHS-90163
L. Sparks-L

[12] Love of the mountains OHS-90163
L. Sparks-L

[13] A face in the crowd OHS-90163
L. Sparks-L

Larry Sparks-g; other personnel not known



19800600

Summer 1980, June Appal session, Producer: Larry Sparks, Appalshop, Whitesburg, Ky.?

[01] I'll go steppin' too (Tom James-Jerry Organ) JA-034
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H; G. Duncan-H

[02] On my mind JA-034
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H; G. Duncan-H

[03] Green pastures in the sky (Ozzie Thorpe) JA-034
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H; G. Duncan-H

[04] It's never too late (Ralph & Carter Stanley) JA-034
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H; G. Duncan-H

[05] Live and let live (Wiley Walker-Gene Sullivan) JA-034
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H; G. Duncan-H

[06] Lonesome ridge (Glen C. Duncan) JA-034
(Instrumental)

[07] I wish I had a nickel (Tommy Sutton-W.F. Barnhart) JA-034
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H; G. Duncan-H

[08] I'm gonna sleep with one eye open (Lester Flatt) JA-034
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H; G. Duncan-H

[09] Single girl (P.D.) JA-034
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H; G. Duncan-H

[10] I'll be glad to go home (P.D.) JA-034
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H; G. Duncan-H

[11] Will you be lonesome too (Alton Delmore) JA-034
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H; G. Duncan-H

[12] How great thou art (Stuart K. Hine) JA-034
L. Sparks-L; T. Boyd-H; G. Duncan-H

Larry Sparks-g; Tommy Boyd-bj; Glen Duncan-f; David Bowling-bs



19810224

24-26 February 1981, Acoustic Revival session, Tin Ear Recording Studio, Chicago, Ill.

[01] Diggin' in the ground (R. Hylton; Greasy Creek Music, BMI) Tin Ear 103094X
L. Sparks-L; Wendell Bartley-T

[02] Ramblin' letters (arr. by Larry Sparks, Stereofolk Music, BMI) Tin Ear 103094X
L. Sparks-L; Wendell Bartley-T

[03] Walking the dog (Pierce) Tin Ear 103094X
L. Sparks-L

[04] Cotton-eyed Joe (Trad.) Tin Ear 103094X
(Instrumental)

[05] Tragic romance (Trad.) Tin Ear 103094X
L. Sparks-L

[06] Drinkin' at the water hole (R. Hylton; Greasy Creek Music, BMI) Tin Ear 103094X
L. Sparks-L; Wendell Bartley-T

[07] I wonder how the old folks are at home (A.P. Carter) Tin Ear 103094X
L. Sparks-L

[08] Your love is like a flower (E. Scruggs-L. Flatt-E. Lilly; Peer Int'l Corp, BMI) Tin Ear 103094X
L. Sparks-L; S. Vestal-B; Wendell Bartley-T

[09] These blues they got me (Bob Holms; Greasy Creek Music, BMI) Tin Ear 103094X
L. Sparks-L

[10] I'll get over you someday (W. Landow; Stereofolk Music, BMI) Tin Ear 103094X
L. Sparks-L/B; Wendell Bartley-T

[11] Revelation (W. Landow; Stereofolk Music, BMI) Tin Ear 103094X
(Instrumental)

[12] I don't care anymore (Certain-Stacey) Tin Ear 103094X
L. Sparks-L; S. Vestal-B; Wendell Bartley-T

Larry Sparks-g; Scott Vestal-bj; Tommy Boyd-db; Ralph 'Joe' Meadows-f; Roger Bellow-bs



19820000

1982, Rebel session, Riverside Sound Studios, Ashland, KY

[01] I want to die easy, Lord (Wendell Bartley) REB-1611
L. Sparks-L; W. Bartley-T; J. Masters-B

[02] Mother how I miss you (Emma Smith) REB-1611
L. Sparks-L; W. Bartley-T

[03] Wandering soul (P.D.) REB-1611
L. Sparks-L; W. Bartley-T; J. Masters-B

[04] Take my hand (Emma Smith) REB-1611
L. Sparks-L; W. Bartley-T; J. Masters-B

[05] Are you washed in the blood (P.D.) REB-1611

Larry Sparks-g/bs; John Masters-bj; Art Stamper-f; Jim Heffernan-db



19830000

1983, Rebel session, Riverside Recording Studio, Ashland, Ky.

[01] Come back, darling (L. Flatt) REB-1618
L. Sparks-L; T. Barnes-T; J. Masters-B

[02] I ain't holding on any longer (L. Sparks) REB-1618
L. Sparks-L; T. Barnes-T; J. Masters-B

[03] Shoe goes on the other foot (B. Mize) REB-1618
L. Sparks-L; T. Barnes-T; J. Masters-B

[04] On the old plantation (A.P. Carter) REB-1618
L. Sparks-L; T. Barnes-T; J. Masters-B

[05] Lonesome ride (L. Sparks) REB-1618
(Instrumental)

[06] Brown-eyed darling (P. Williams) REB-1618
L. Sparks-L; T. Barnes-T; J. Masters-B

[07] Imitation of the blues (P. Brayer) REB-1618
L. Sparks-L; T. Barnes-T; J. Masters-B

[08] Doin' my time (J. Skinner) REB-1618
L. Sparks-L; T. Barnes-T; J. Masters-B

[09] When my blue moon turns to gold again (Walker-Sullivan) REB-1618
L. Sparks-L; T. Barnes-T; J. Masters-B

[10] Walking on the Blue Ridge Mountains (Sparks, Krise) REB-1618
L. Sparks-L; T. Barnes-T; J. Masters-B

[11] Mommy, please stay home with me (Arnold-Hall-Fowler) REB-1618
L. Sparks-L; T. Barnes-T; J. Masters-B

[12] Lonesome and blue (L. Flatt) REB-1618
L. Sparks-L; T. Barnes-T; J. Masters-B

Larry Sparks-g; John Masters-bj; Terry Barnes-m; Jim Heffernan-db; Gene Elders-f; Larry D. Sparks-bs



19840603

3 June 1984, Rebel session, Riverside Recording Studio, Ashland, Ky.

[01] In the garden (C. A. Miles) REB-1633
(Instrumental)

[02] Time changes everything (Tommy Duncan) REB-1633
(Instrumental)

[03] Under the double eagle REB-1633
(Instrumental)

Larry Sparks-g; John Masters-bj; Stuart Duncan-m/f; Josh Graves-db; Larry D. Sparks-bs



19840610

10 June 1984, Rebel session, Riverside Recording Studio, Ashland, Ky.

[01] Buffalo gals REB-1633
(Instrumental)

[02] Farewell blues (Schoebel-Rappolo-Mares) REB-1633
(Instrumental)

[03] Low and lonely (F. Jenkins) REB-1633
(Instrumental)

Larry Sparks-g; John Masters-bj; Stuart Duncan-m/f; Josh Graves-db; Larry D. Sparks-bs



19841119

19 November 1984, Rebel session, Chandler Audio, Ashland, Ky.

[01] Chittlin' cookin' time in Cheatum County REB-1633
(Instrumental)

[02] Faded love (B. Wills) REB-1633
(Instrumental)

[03] Ramblin' guitar (Larry Sparks) REB-1633
(Instrumental)

[04] Florida blues (A. Smith) REB-1633
(Instrumental)

[05] Carroll County blues REB-1633
(Instrumental)

Larry Sparks-g; John Masters-bj; Stuart Duncan-m/f; Josh Graves-db; Larry D. Sparks-bs



19841220

20 December 1984, Rebel session, Chandler Audio, Ashland, Ky.

[01] The old spinning wheel REB-1633
(Instrumental)

Larry Sparks-g; John Masters-bj; Stuart Duncan-m/f; Josh Graves-db; Larry D. Sparks-bs



19860109

9 January 1986, Rebel session, Chandler Audio, Ashland, Ky.

[01] Everything's alright (Emma Smith) REB-1644
L. Sparks-L; L. D. Sparks-T; D. Harvey-B

[02] I shall not be moved (P.D.) REB-1644
L. Sparks-L; L. D. Sparks-T; D. Harvey-B

[03] Old church yard (Emma Smith) REB-1644
L. Sparks-L; L. D. Sparks-T; D. Harvey-B

[04] I want to see him smile (Emma Smith) REB-1644
L. Sparks-L; L. D. Sparks-T; D. Harvey-B

[05] Ship from King's Harbor shore (Emma Smith) REB-1644
L. Sparks-L; L. D. Sparks-T; D. Harvey-B

Larry Sparks-g; Barry Crabtree-bj; David Harvey-m/f; Larry D. Sparks-bs



19860130

30 January 1986, Rebel session, Chandler Audio, Ashland, Ky.

[01] Let Him lead you (Jim Eanes-L. Lowry) REB-1644
L. Sparks-L; L. D. Sparks-T; D. Harvey-B

[02] Jesus is all that I need (Emma Smith) REB-1644
L. Sparks-L; L. D. Sparks-T; D. Harvey-B

[03] Ole Satan (Jim Eanes-L. Lowry) REB-1644
L. Sparks-L; L. D. Sparks-T; D. Harvey-B

[04] Gonna be movin' (Randall Hylton) REB-1644
L. Sparks-L; L. D. Sparks-T; D. Harvey-B

Larry Sparks-g; Barry Crabtree-bj; David Harvey-m/f; Larry D. Sparks-bs



19861030

30 October 1986, Rebel session, Producer: Larry Sparks, Chandler Audio, Ashland, Ky.

[01] Tennessee 1949 (Pete Goble-Leroy Drumm) REB-1654
L. Sparks-L

[02] Kentucky girl (Charlie Moore) REB-1654
L. Sparks-L

[03] Blue Virginia blues (Pete Goble-Leroy Drumm) REB-1654
L. Sparks-L

[04] Cruisin' timber (Dorsey-David Harvey) REB-1654
(Instrumental)

Larry Sparks-g; Barry Crabtree-bj; David Harvey-m; Tim Sargent-f; Art Stamper-f; Larry D. Sparks-bs



19870112

12 January 1987, Rebel session, Producer: Larry Sparks, Chandler Audio, Ashland, Ky.

[01] Richmond (Scott Vestal) REB-1654
L. Sparks-L

[02] Don't neglect the rose (Emma Smith) REB-1654
L. Sparks-L

[03] I wonder why you said goodbye (ernest Tubb) REB-1654
L. Sparks-L

Larry Sparks-g; Barry Crabtree-bj; Randy Jones-m; Art Stamper-f; Tim Sargent-db; Larry D. Sparks-bs



19870402

2 April 1987, Rebel session, Producer: Larry Sparks, Chandler Audio, Ashland, Ky.

[01] Please don't wake me (Flatt-Scruggs) REB-1654
L. Sparks-L

[02] You're the girl of my dreams (A.P. Carter) REB-1654
L. Sparks-L

[03] I'd like to be a train (Pete Goble-Leroy Drumm) REB-1654
L. Sparks-L

[04] Natural thing to do (Pete Goble-Leroy Drumm) REB-1654
L. Sparks-L

[05] Old faded picture (Jackie Kincaid) REB-1654
L. Sparks-L

Larry Sparks-g; Barry Crabtree-bj; Randy Jones-m; Art Stamper-f; Tim Sargent-db; Larry D. Sparks-bs



19910800

August 1991, Rebel session, Producer: Larry Sparks, River Tracks Studio, Louisville, Ky.

[01] Takin' a slow train REB-CD-1700
L. Sparks-L; D. Sparks-H

[02] Wheeling REB-CD-1700
L. Sparks-L

[03] A little ways down the road REB-CD-1700
L. Sparks-L; D. Sparks-H

[04] Chuck in the bush REB-CD-1700
(Instrumental)

[05] Goin' up home to live in green pastures REB-CD-1700
L. Sparks-L; D. Sparks-T

[06] You'll forget REB-CD-1700
L. Sparks-L; D. Sparks-T

[07] Do you wonder why? REB-CD-1700
L. Sparks-L

[08] Heart trouble REB-CD-1700
L. Sparks-L; D. Sparks-H

[09] Halfway to Tulsa REB-CD-1700
L. Sparks-L

[10] I've just seen the rock of ages REB-CD-1700
L. Sparks-L

[11] Sally Ann REB-CD-1700
(Instrumental)

[12] Pan American REB-CD-1700
L. Sparks-L

Larry Sparks-g; Barry Crabtree-bj; Carl Berggen-m; Art Stamper-f; Shawn Lane-f; Jerry Godberry-db; Larry D. Sparks-bs



19920500

May-October 1992, Freeland session with Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, Music Row Audio, 1102 17th Ave. South, Nashville, Tenn.

[01] Going up to live in green pastures FRC-CD-640
Larry Sparks-L; R. Stanley-T




19931000

Fall 1993, Rebel session, Producer: Larry Sparks, River Tracks Studio, Louisville, Ky.

[01] The rock I stand on REB-CD-1710
L. Sparks-L

[02] Tell 'em about Jesus REB-CD-1710
L. Sparks-L

[03] Green pastures in the sky REB-CD-1710
L. Sparks-L

[04] An empty mansion REB-CD-1710
L. Sparks-L

[05] I'm on my way to Canaan's land REB-CD-1710
L. Sparks-L

[06] Thank you Lord REB-CD-1710
L. Sparks-L

[07] Where shall I be REB-CD-1710
L. Sparks-L

[08] My Lord REB-CD-1710
L. Sparks-L

[09] Mama's song REB-CD-1710
L. Sparks-L

[10] The old rugged cross REB-CD-1710
L. Sparks-L

[11] Jesus is the rock REB-CD-1710
L. Sparks-L

[12] Memories REB-CD-1710
L. Sparks-L

Larry Sparks-g; Barry Crabtree-bj; Carl Breggren-m; Jeff Brown-bs



19950000

1995, Rebel session, Jordan Recording Studio, Covington, Ky.

[01] Digging in the ground REB-CD-1726
L. Sparks-L; J. Britton-T; Jeff Brown-V

[02] Blue Mountain memories REB-CD-1726
L. Sparks-L; J. Britton-T; Jeff Brown-V

[03] Last day at Gettysburg REB-CD-1726
L. Sparks-L; J. Britton-T; Jeff Brown-V

[04] Jesus is waiting for me REB-CD-1726
L. Sparks-L; J. Britton-T; Jeff Brown-V

[05] Ramblin' pickin' REB-CD-1726
(Instrumental)

[06] Getting over you REB-CD-1726
L. Sparks-L; J. Britton-T; Jeff Brown-V

[07] Don't know why REB-CD-1726
L. Sparks-L; J. Britton-T; Jeff Brown-V

[08] Thinking right REB-CD-1726
L. Sparks-L; J. Britton-T; Jeff Brown-V

[09] Gospel train REB-CD-1726
L. Sparks-L; J. Britton-T; Jeff Brown-V

[10] Willie Roy the cripple boy REB-CD-1726
L. Sparks-L; J. Britton-T; Jeff Brown-V

[11] Danny boy REB-CD-1726
L. Sparks-L; J. Britton-T; Jeff Brown-V

[12] Stone wall REB-CD-1726
Larry Sparks-L; Jim Britton-T; Jeff Brown-V

Larry Sparks-g; Jim Britton-bj; Scott Napier-m; Tim Caudill-bs



19950909

9 September 1995, Rebel reissue of live concert, Bean Blossom, Ind.

[01] In the pines REB-CD-1846
L. Sparks-L; B. Monroe-T

Larry Sparks-g; Jim Britton-bj; Scott Napier-m; Tim Caudill-bs



19970000.1

ca. 1997, Rebel session, Jordan Recording Studio, Covington, Ky.

[01] The birthday of our King REB-1745
L. Sparks-V

[02] White Christmas REB-1745
L. Sparks-V

[03] Christmas in the mountains REB-1745
L. Sparks-L; J. Britton-T

[04] Away in a manger REB-1745
L. Sparks-V

[05] It's Christmas time REB-1745
L. Sparks-V

Larry Sparks-g; Jim Britton-bj; Scott Napier-m; Tim Caudill-bs



19970000.2

1997, Mountain Home session, Producer: Eddie Swan, Horizon Music Group, Arden, N.C.

[01] New highway MH-0656-2
L. Sparks-L

[02] Gotta move MH-0656-2
L. Sparks-L

[03] Mr. Jesus MH-0656-2
L. Sparks-L

[04] Hold on to your dreams MH-0656-2
L. Sparks-L

[05] Blood stains on the cross MH-0656-2
L. Sparks-L

[06] Jesus walks ahead of me MH-0656-2
L. Sparks-L

[07] Just a closer walk with thee MH-0656-2
L. Sparks-L

[08] When the Savior reached MH-0656-2
L. Sparks-L

[09] I wasn't there MH-0656-2
L. Sparks-L

[10] The old love letter MH-0656-2
L. Sparks-L

Larry Sparks-g; John Bowman-g; Scott Napier-m; David Johnson-f/db; Tim Surrett-bs



19970400

April 1997, Audium issue of tribute concert for Bill Monroe, Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, Tenn.

[01] Rose of old Kentucky AUD-CD-8170
L. Sparks-L

[02] What would you give in exchange AUD-CD-8170
L. Sparks-L




20000500

Spring 2000, Rebel session, Producer: Larry Sparks, Jordan Recording Studio, Covington, Ky.

[01] Coleen Malone REB-CD-1756
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-T

[02] Timberline REB-CD-1756
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-T

[03] Lovin' on borrowed time REB-CD-1756
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-T

[04] Be nobody's darling but mine REB-CD-1756
L. Sparks-L

[05] San Antonio rose REB-CD-1756
(Instrumental)

[06] Around the carousel REB-CD-1756
(Instrumental)

[07] California zephyr REB-CD-1756
L. Sparks-L

[08] I'm moving REB-CD-1756
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-T

[09] Richmond County REB-CD-1756
L. Sparks-L

[10] Ghost stories REB-CD-1756
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-T

[11] The undelivered message REB-CD-1756
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-T

[12] Snow covered mound REB-CD-1756
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-T

Larry Sparks-g; Josh McMurray-bj; Scott Napier-m; Virgil Bowlin or Joe Clark-bs



20010000

2001, Crosscut session, Crosscut Studios, Hazard, Ky.

[01] I want to be just like Jesus CR-1125
L. Sparks-L

[02] Bible Ben CR-1125
L. Sparks-L

[03] Litle white frame church CR-1125
L. Sparks-L

[04] I will not be denied CR-1125
L. Sparks-L

[05] I just want to thank you Lord CR-1125
L. Sparks-L

[06] What a wonderful saviour is He CR-1125
L. Sparks-L

[07] His name was Judas CR-1125
L. Sparks-L

[08] Soul train CR-1125
L. Sparks-L

[09] What kind of man Jesus is CR-1125
L. Sparks-L

[10] Going home CR-1125
L. Sparks-L

[11] Better farther on CR-1125
L. Sparks-L

[12] A king for me CR-1125
L. Sparks-L

Larry Sparks-g; Josh McMurray-bj; Scott Napier-m; Matthew 'Matt' Madden-bs



20020700

Summer 2002, Rebel session, Producer: Larry Sparks, Jordan Recording Studio, Covington, Ky.

[01] Leavin' me REB-CD-1786
L. Sparks-L

[02] You ain't lived REB-CD-1786
L. Sparks-L

[03] This old road REB-CD-1786
L. Sparks-L

[04] Winter in Miami REB-CD-1786
L. Sparks-L

[05] Parkways blues REB-CD-1786
L. Sparks-L

[06] Let's turn back the clock REB-CD-1786
L. Sparks-L

[07] Kentucky moon REB-CD-1786
L. Sparks-L

[08] He walked all the way home REB-CD-1786
L. Sparks-L

[09] Our old home REB-CD-1786
L. Sparks-L

[10] Shenandoah moon REB-CD-1786
L. Sparks-L

[11] Soldier's joy REB-CD-1786
(Instrumental)

[12] Lord, show me the way REB-CD-1786
L. Sparks-L

Larry Sparks-g; Josh McMurray-bj; Scott Napier-m; Michael Cleveland-f; Matthew 'Matt' Madden-bs



20040000

2004, Rebel session, Tom T. & Dixie Hall's Studio, Franklin, Tenn.

[01] Georgia peaches (Andy Griggs) REB-CD-1806
L. Sparks-L,B; A. Griggs-L/B; Don Rigsby-T

[02] City folks call us poor (Marshal Warwick) REB-CD-1806
L. Sparks-L; Sharon White-Skaggs-HB; Cheryl White-T

[03] John Deere tractor (Lawrence Hammond) REB-CD-1806
L. Sparks-L; Alison Krauss-T/HB; Dan Tyminski-B/T

[04] Blues stay away from me (Alton & Rabon Delmore, Henry Glover, Wayne Raney) REB-CD-1806
L. Sparks-L; Vince Gill-T

[05] 1-800-DO-U-CARE (Marshal Warwick) REB-CD-1806
L. Sparks-L; Rhonda Vincent-T/L; Sonya Isaacs- HB; Ben Isaacs- BS

[06] Where the sweet water flows (Bernice & Larry Sparks) REB-CD-1806
L. Sparks-L; Ronnie Bowman-T; Sonya Isaacs- HB; Ben Isaacs- BS

[07] Tennessee 1949 (Leroy Drumm & Pete Goble) REB-CD-1806
L. Sparks-L; K. Denney-L; Carl Jackson- T; Larry Cordle- B

[08] I need Jesus REB-CD-1806
L. Sparks-L; Judy Marshall-L/T; David Marshall-T/B; Dan Marshall-BS

[09] Sharecropper's son (Carter & Ralph Stanley) REB-CD-1806
L. Sparks-L; Ralph Stanley-T; Ricky Skaggs-B

[10] Love please stay (Melvin Goins & Ralph Stanley) REB-CD-1806
L. Sparks-L; R. Howard-HB; D. Rigsby-T

[11] Listening to the wind (Paul Humphrey & Jeff Orr) REB-CD-1806
L. Sparks-L; P. Williams-T

[12] I want you to meet my friend (Tom T. & Dixie Hall) REB-CD-1806
L. Sparks-L/T/B; Tom T. Hall-L; Sally Jones-HB

[13] Carter's blues REB-CD-1806
(Instrumental)

[14] It's too late to walk the floor (Ozzie Thorpe) REB-CD-1806
L. Sparks-L, Don Rigsby-T; Chris Jones-B

[15] Brand new broken heart (H. Smith & Larry Sparks) REB-CD-1806
L. Sparks-L; Russell Moore-T; Ronnie Bowman-B

[16] New highway (Homer Jackson) REB-CD-1806
L. Sparks-L/T/B

Larry Sparks-g; David Harvey-m; Larry D. Sparks-bs



20061000

Fall 2006, McCoury Music session, Producers: Larry Sparks, Don Rigsby, Nashville, Tenn.?

[01] The old coal mine (Mark Brinkman) MCM-0004
L. Sparks-L

[02] Casualty of war (Connie Leigh) MCM-0004
L. Sparks-L

[03] For your love MCM-0004
L. Sparks-L

[04] Lazarus and the rich man (Connie Leigh) MCM-0004
L. Sparks-L

[05] I'm country and nothing more (Marshal Warwick) MCM-0004
L. Sparks-L

[06] Pretty girls MCM-0004
L. Sparks-L

[07] The last suit you wear (Larry Shell-Larry Williams-Kim Williams) MCM-0004
L. Sparks-L

[08] Goodbye little darlin' MCM-0004
L. Sparks-L

[09] Follow the star (Tim Stafford-Larry Cordle-Bobby Starnes) MCM-0004
L. Sparks-L

[10] Larro MCM-0004
(Instrumental)

[11] Hand in hand MCM-0004
L. Sparks-L

[12] Those blue eyes don't sparkle anymore MCM-0004
L. Sparks-L

Larry Sparks-g; Josh McMurray-bj; Jackie Lee Kincaid-m; Stuart Duncan-f; Randy Kohrs-db; Larry D. Sparks-bs; Hargus 'Pig' Robbins-piano [on 03, 07, 11 only]



20070000

ca. 2007, Larry Sparks Music session, Jordan Recording Studio, Covington, Ky.

[01] Something going on in the graveyard LSM-1947
L. Sparks-L

[02] If God came tomorrow LSM-1947
L. Sparks-L; J. Brown-T

[03] They know LSM-1947
L. Sparks-L; J. Brown-T

[04] Just an old country preacher LSM-1947
L. Sparks-L; M. Feagan-B

[05] Get on up LSM-1947
L. Sparks-L; J. Brown-T

[06] Jesus walks ahead of me LSM-1947
L. Sparks-L; M. Feagan-B

[07] A brand new song LSM-1947
L. Sparks-L

[08] The dying drunkard's request LSM-1947
L. Sparks-L

[09] What kind of man LSM-1947
L. Sparks-L; J. Brown-T

[10] I don't regret a mile LSM-1947
L. Sparks-L; M. Feagan-BS

Larry Sparks-g; Josh McMurray-bj; Jackie Lee Kincaid-m; Mike Feagan-f; Ronnie Stewart-bj/m/f; Jeff 'Duval' Brown-T



20090000

2009, Rural Rhythm session, Crosscut Studios, Hazard, Ky. / Jordan Recording Studio, Covington, Ky.

[01] What kind of man RHYC-2001
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-H; S. Napier-H

[02] Bible Ben RHYC-2001
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-H; S. Napier-H

[03] Little white frame church RHYC-2001
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-H; S. Napier-H

[04] I just want to thank you Lord RHYC-2001
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-H; S. Napier-H

[05] What a wonderful Savior is He RHYC-2001
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-H; S. Napier-H

[06] I will not be denied RHYC-2001
(Instrumental)

[07] His name was Judas RHYC-2001
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-H; S. Napier-H

[08] Going home RHYC-2001
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-H; S. Napier-H

[09] I want to be like Jesus RHYC-2001
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-H; S. Napier-H

[10] Better further on RHYC-2001
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-H; S. Napier-H

[11] Soul train RHYC-2001
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-H; S. Napier-H

[12] King for me RHYC-2001
L. Sparks-L; J. McMurray-H; S. Napier-H

Larry Sparks-g; Josh McMurray-bj; Scott Napier-m



20100000

2010, Rounder session, Jordan Recording Studio, Taylor Mill, Ky.

[01] Almost home 11661 0666 2
L. Sparks-L

[02] Blue mountain melody 11661 0666 2
L. Sparks-L

[03] Lines on the highway 11661 0666 2
L. Sparks-L

[04] Momma's apron strings 11661 0666 2
L. Sparks-L

[05] Gunfighter's revenge 11661 0666 2
L. Sparks-L

[06] Back road 11661 0666 2
L. Sparks-L

[07] There's more that holds the picture 11661 0666 2
L. Sparks-L

[08] Picture me there 11661 0666 2
L. Sparks-L

[09] Send me the pillow you dream on 11661 0666 2
L. Sparks-L

[10] Bring 'em on back 11661 0666 2
L. Sparks-L

[11] Momma 11661 0666 2
L. Sparks-L

[12] Somebody touched me 11661 0666 2
L. Sparks-L

Larry Sparks-g/sb; Tyler Mullins-bj; Carl Berggren-m; Ron Stewart-f



20131200.1

December 2013, Rebel session, Hilltop Recording Studios, 902 Due West Ave., Nashville, Tenn.

[01] Will you be satisfied that way REB-CD-1846
L. Sparks-L; Jackie Kincaid-T

[02] Journey to the light REB-CD-1846
L. Sparks-L; Jackie Kincaid-T

[03] Bitterweeds REB-CD-1846
L. Sparks-L; Jackie Kincaid-T

[04] Loving you too well REB-CD-1846
L. Sparks-L; Jackie Kincaid-T

[05] Letter from my darling REB-CD-1846
L. Sparks-L; Jackie Kincaid-T

[06] We prayed REB-CD-1846
L. Sparks-L; Jackie Kincaid-T

[07] Dim lights, thick smoke REB-CD-1846
L. Sparks-L; Jackie Kincaid-T

[08] In those days REB-CD-1846
L. Sparks-L; Jackie Kincaid-T

Larry Sparks-g/sb; Tyler Mullins-bj; David Harvey-m; Ron Stewart-f; Larry D. Sparks-bs; Jackie Kincaid-T



20131200.2

December 2013, Rebel session, Hilltop Recording Studios, 902 Due West Ave., Nashville, Tenn.

[01] Going up home to live in green pastures REB-CD-1846
L. Sparks-L; Judy Marshall-L; Alison Krauss-L

Larry Sparks-g; Judy Marshall-V; Alison Krauss-V



20131200.3

December 2013, Rebel session, Hilltop Recording Studios, 902 Due West Ave., Nashville, Tenn.

[01] Savior's precious blood REB-CD-1846
L. Sparks-L; Curly Seckler-T; Jesse McReynolds-B

Larry Sparks-g



20131200.4

December 2013, Rebel session, Hilltop Recording Studios, 902 Due West Ave., Nashville, Tenn.

[01] I'm gonna sing, sing, sing REB-CD-1846
L. Sparks-L; Jackie Kincaid-T

Larry Sparks-g; Tyler Mullins-bj; Ron Stewart-f; Tim Graves-db; Larry D. Sparks-bs; Curly Seckler-V; Jesse McReynolds-V



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