The King years, 1961-1965

The Stanley Brothers & the Clinch Mountain Boys

Label:King K4CD 0950
Release Date:2003
Format:CD
Country:United States
Barcode:792014095027
BG Unlimited:2004-04
County Sales:#261
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A-1. Little Bessie3:45
Recording Date:1961-02-07
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10613
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Vernon Derrick-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
A-2. Mother's only sleeping2:44
Recording Date:1961-02-07
Composer:Bill Monroe; Peer, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10614
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Vernon Derrick-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
A-3. Old country church2:09
Recording Date:1961-02-07
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10615
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Vernon Derrick-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; C. Lambert-B; V. Derrick-BS
A-4. Campin' in the Canaan land2:10
Recording Date:1961-02-07
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10616
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Vernon Derrick-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; C. Lambert-B; V. Derrick-BS
A-5. Mother call my name in prayer2:43
Recording Date:1961-02-07
Composer:Davis-Pierce; Cedarwood, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10617
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Vernon Derrick-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; C. Lambert-B; V. Derrick-BS
A-6. Working on a building2:26
Recording Date:1961-02-07
Composer:Bowles-Noyes; P.D.
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10618
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Vernon Derrick-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:R. Stanley-LV/TC; C. Stanley-LC; C. Lambert-B; V. Derrick-BS
A-7. Somebody touched me2:10
Recording Date:1961-02-07
Composer:Ahmet Ertegun; Progressive, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10619
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Vernon Derrick-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; C. Lambert-B; V. Derrick-BS
A-8. Dying a sinner's death2:37
Recording Date:1961-02-07
Composer:Roy Acuff; Acuff-Rose, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10620
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Vernon Derrick-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; C. Lambert-B
A-9. Village church yard2:35
Recording Date:1961-02-08
Composer:Ralph Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10621
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Vernon Derrick-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
A-10. A few more years2:55
Recording Date:1961-02-08
Composer:Ralph Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10622
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Vernon Derrick-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; C. Lambert-B
A-11. Kneel at the cross2:17
Recording Date:1961-02-08
Composer:Charles Moody; Stamps-Baxter, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10623
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Vernon Derrick-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; C. Lambert-B; V. Derrick-BS
A-12. My sinful past2:15
Recording Date:1961-02-08
Composer:Carter Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10624
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Vernon Derrick-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; C. Lambert-B; V. Derrick-BS
A-13. How mountain girls can love2:05
Recording Date:1961-02-08
Composer:Ruby Rakes; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:4196
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Bill Napier-m; Ralph Mayo-f; Al Elliot-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
A-14. There is a trap2:50
Recording Date:1961-07-20
Composer:Bill J. Lindsay; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10912
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Al Elliott-m; George Shuffler-g; Chubby Anthony-f; George Shuffler-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
A-15. I see through you2:30
Recording Date:1961-07-20
Composer:F. Lidell-B. Ledley; American, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10913
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Al Elliott-m; George Shuffler-g; Chubby Anthony-f; George Shuffler-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
A-16. Thy burdens are greater than mine2:50
Recording Date:1961-07-20
Composer:Pee Wee King; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10914
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Al Elliott-m; George Shuffler-g; Chubby Anthony-f; George Shuffler-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
A-17. Fast express2:50
Recording Date:1961-07-20
Composer:Jim Scott; American, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10915
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Al Elliott-m; George Shuffler-g; Chubby Anthony-f; George Shuffler-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
A-18. I'm only human2:30
Recording Date:1961-09-22
Composer:Jimmy Wells; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10971
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Chubby Anthony-f/bs
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
A-19. String, eraser and blotter2:13
Recording Date:1961-09-22
Composer:Long-Speca-Eckler; Tannen, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10972
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Chubby Anthony-f/bs
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; C. Anthony-B
A-20. Keep them cold, icy fingers off me2:15
Recording Date:1961-09-22
Composer:John Lair; Hill and Range, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10973
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Chubby Anthony-f/bs
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
A-21. Still trying to get to Little Rock2:42
Recording Date:1961-09-22
Composer:Ralph Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:10974
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Chubby Anthony-f/bs
Vocals:C. Stanley-sp; R. Stanley-sp
A-22. Where we'll never grow old2:34
Recording Date:1962-05-02
Composer:Jab. C. Moore; Sacred Music Foundation
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11175
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; R. Mayo-B; G. Shuffler-BS
A-23. When He reached down his hand for me2:48
Recording Date:1962-05-02
Composer:A.E. Brumley-G.E. Wright; Stamps-Baxter, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11176
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; R. Mayo-B; G. Shuffler-BS
A-24. Paul and Silas2:21
Recording Date:1962-05-02
Composer:Ralph & Carter Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11177
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; R. Mayo-B; G. Shuffler-BS
A-25. Who will sing for me2:07
Recording Date:1962-05-02
Composer:Carter Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11178
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; R. Mayo-B; G. Shuffler-BS
A-26. I'll fly away2:22
Recording Date:1962-05-02
Composer:Albert E. Brumley; Hartford Music
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11179
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; R. Mayo-B; G. Shuffler-BS
A-27. Drinking from the fountain2:39
Recording Date:1962-05-02
Composer:Ralph Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11180
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:R. Stanley-LV/TC; C. Stanley-LC; R. Mayo-B; G. Shuffler-BS
A-28. Leaning on the everlasting arms2:54
Recording Date:1962-05-02
Composer:Arr. E.A. Hoffman-A.J. Showalter
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11181
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; R. Mayo-B; G. Shuffler-BS
A-29. Memories of mother2:52
Recording Date:1962-05-03
Composer:Ralph & Carter Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11182
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; R. Mayo-B; G. Shuffler-BS
B-1. Heaven's light is shining on me2:23
Recording Date:1962-05-03
Composer:A. Delmore-V. Turner; Lonat, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11183
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; R. Mayo-B; G. Shuffler-BS
B-2. Let me walk, Lord, by your side3:30
Recording Date:1962-05-03
Composer:Ralph & Carter Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11184
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; R. Mayo-B; G. Shuffler-BS
B-3. Harbor of love2:40
Recording Date:1962-05-03
Composer:Carter Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11185
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; R. Mayo-B; G. Shuffler-BS
B-4. We shall rise2:31
Recording Date:1962-05-03
Composer:J.E. Thomas
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11186
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; R. Mayo-B; G. Shuffler-BS
B-5. Dear girl, can you forgive2:59
Recording Date:1962-05-03
Composer:Carter Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11187
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
B-6. It's alright if that's the way you feel2:19
Recording Date:1962-05-03
Composer:Ralph Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11188
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
B-7. Drunkard's dream2:04
Recording Date:1962-05-03
Composer:Carter Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11193
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
B-8. I just came from your wedding2:18
Recording Date:1962-05-03
Composer:Ralph & Carter Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11194
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; G. Shuffler-T; R. Stanley-HB
B-9. Mama don't allow2:04
Recording Date:1962-05-03
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11195
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L
B-10. Chickie's old gray mule2:07
Recording Date:1962-05-04
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11196
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stripling-L
B-11. If we never meet again2:54
Recording Date:1962-05-04
Composer:Albert E. Brumley; Stamps-Baxter, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11197
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; R. Mayo-B; G. Shuffler-B
B-12. Hand in hand with Jesus3:09
Recording Date:1962-05-04
Composer:Oatman-Huffstutler
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11198
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; R. Mayo-B; G. Shuffler-B
B-13. My deceitful heart2:32
Recording Date:1962-05-04
Composer:Shorty Long-Johnny Specca; Sage and Sand, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11199
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Chick Stripling-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
B-14. Christmas is near2:16
Recording Date:1960-06-01
Composer:Ralph Stanley; Starday, BMI
Place:Radio Station WNER?, Live Oak, FL
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert?-m; Ralph Mayo?-f; unknown-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; R. Mayo?-B
B-15. I don't want your rambling letters2:25
Recording Date:1963-01-28
Composer:N. Nath-R. Starr-G.C. Redd; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11407
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Ralph Mayo-g Vernon Derrick-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
B-16. Just because2:14
Recording Date:1963-01-28
Composer:Shelton-Shelton-Robin; Leeds, ASCAP
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11408
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Ralph Mayo-f; Vernon Derrick-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L
B-17. No letter today2:40
Recording Date:1963-01-28
Composer:F. Brown; Peer, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11409
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Ralph Mayo-f; Vernon Derrick-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
B-18. He went to sleep and the hogs ate him2:25
Recording Date:1963-01-28
Composer:N. Nath-R. Starr-G.C. Redd; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11410
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Ralph Mayo-f; Vernon Derrick-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
B-19. My brother's bride2:00
Recording Date:1963-01-28
Composer:Elesa Straley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11411
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Ralph Mayo-f; Vernon Derrick-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
B-20. Six months ain't long2:44
Recording Date:1963-01-28
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11412
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Ralph Mayo-f; Vernon Derrick-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
B-21. Old and in the way2:16
Recording Date:1963-01-28
Composer:Carter Stanley-Ralph Mayo; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11413
Instruments:Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Vernon Derrick-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; C. Lambert-B
B-22. Hills of Roan County4:32
Recording Date:1963-01-29
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11414
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Ralph Mayo-f; Vernon Derrick-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
B-23. Little birdie1:59
Recording Date:1963-01-29
Composer:Wade Mainer; Lonat, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11415
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Ralph Mayo-f; Vernon Derrick-sb
Vocals:R. Stanley-L
B-24. Pig in a pen2:08
Recording Date:1963-01-29
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11416
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Ralph Mayo-f; Vernon Derrick-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
B-25. Whiskey2:30
Recording Date:1963-01-29
Composer:Kit Carson; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11417
Instruments:Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Vernon Derrick-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
B-26. Lips that lie2:50
Recording Date:1963-01-29
Composer:F. Stryker-D. Byrd-M. Byrd; Briarcliff, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11418
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Vernon Derrick-g; Ralph Mayo-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
B-27. Lips that lie (alternate version)2:50
Recording Date:1963-01-29
Composer:F. Stryker-D. Byrd-M. Byrd; Briarcliff, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11418-2?
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Vernon Derrick-g; Ralph Mayo-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
B-28. Little darling pal of mine2:49
Recording Date:1963-01-29
Composer:A.P. Carter; Peer, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11419
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Ralph Mayo-f; Vernon Derrick-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
B-29. Darling Nellie Gray3:00
Recording Date:1963-01-29
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11420
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Curley Lambert-m; Ralph Mayo-f; Vernon Derrick-sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
C-1. Train 452:40
Recording Date:1963-08-13
Composer:Ruby Rakes; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11675
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Henry Dockery-sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
C-2. Lonesome traveler2:06
Recording Date:1963-08-13
Composer:Ralph Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11676
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Henry Dockery-sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
C-3. Shout little Lulie1:52
Recording Date:1963-08-13
Composer:Ralph Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11677
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Henry Dockery-sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
C-4. Shamrock1:50
Recording Date:1963-08-13
Composer:Ralph Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11678
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Henry Dockery-sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
C-5. Stoney Creek2:04
Recording Date:1963-08-13
Composer:Ralph Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11679
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Henry Dockery-sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
C-6. Stone walls and steel bars2:05
Recording Date:1963-08-14
Composer:R. Pennington-R. Marcum; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11680
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Henry Dockery-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; R. Mayo-B; G. Shuffler-BS
C-7. Standing room only (outside your heart)2:07
Recording Date:1963-08-14
Composer:R. Pennington; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11681
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Henry Dockery-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
C-8. Lonesome night2:18
Recording Date:1963-08-14
Composer:Carter Stanley; Fred Rose Music, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11682
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Henry Dockery-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; G. Shuffler-T; R. Stanley-HB
C-9. Pretty little miss in the garden2:18
Recording Date:1963-08-14
Composer:Carter Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11683
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Henry Dockery-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
C-10. It was (late last night)2:07
Recording Date:1963-08-14
Composer:Carter Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11684
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g; Ralph Mayo-f; Henry Dockery-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; R. Mayo-B; G. Shuffler-BS
C-11. Red wing2:35
Recording Date:1963-09-16
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11701
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
C-11. When you and I were young, Maggie2:40
Recording Date:1963-09-16
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11701
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
C-12. Big booger2:40
Recording Date:1963-09-16
Composer:Ralph Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11702
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-lg/sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
C-13. Sourwood Mountain2:06
Recording Date:1963-09-16
Composer:Trad
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11703
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
C-14. Ground hog2:35
Recording Date:1963-09-16
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11704
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
C-14. Red River Valley2:35
Recording Date:1963-09-16
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11704
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
C-15. Rang tang2:38
Recording Date:1963-09-16
Composer:R. Stanley-G. Shuffler; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11705
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
C-16. Snow deer2:35
Recording Date:1963-09-17
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11706
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
C-17. Five string drag1:55
Recording Date:1963-09-17
Composer:R. Stanley-G. Shuffler; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11707
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
C-18. Never again2:17
Recording Date:1963-09-17
Composer:Benny Williams; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11708
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
C-19. Don't cheat in our home town2:35
Recording Date:1963-09-17
Composer:R. Pennington-R. Marcum; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11709
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
C-20. Don't step over an old love2:43
Recording Date:1963-09-17
Composer:Fred Stryker; Briarcliff, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11710
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
C-21. I just stood there2:18
Recording Date:1963-09-17
Composer:D. Byrd-M. Byrd-F. Stryker; Briarcliff, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11711
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
C-22. Will the circle be unbroken2:33
Recording Date:1964-04-01
Composer:Arr. Browns Ferry Four; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11850
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
C-23. Jesus savior, pilot me2:42
Recording Date:1964-04-01
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11851
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
C-24. I just dropped by2:16
Recording Date:1964-04-01
Composer:John Reedy; Starday, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11852
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; G. Shuffler-T; R. Stanley-HB
C-25. Oh death2:55
Recording Date:1964-04-01
Composer:John Reedy; Starday, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11853
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-L/T; B. Shuffler-B
C-26. Shoutin' on the hills of glory2:54
Recording Date:1964-04-01
Composer:Carter Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11854
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
C-27. Beautiful star of Bethlehem3:50
Recording Date:1964-04-01
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11855
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Ralph Mayo-f; George Shuffler-g/bs
D-1. John three-sixteen2:55
Recording Date:1964-04-02
Composer:A. Delmore-V. Turner; Lonat, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11856
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-2. A crown He wore2:00
Recording Date:1964-04-02
Composer:Mac Odell-Lois Mann; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11857
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-3. How beautiful Heaven must be3:33
Recording Date:1964-04-02
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11858
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-4. He's passing this way2:55
Recording Date:1964-04-02
Composer:Wade Mainer; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11859
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-5. No burdens pass through3:02
Recording Date:1964-04-02
Composer:Carter Stanley-Paul Mullins; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11860
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-6. Building on the rock2:21
Recording Date:1964-04-02
Composer:J.E. Mainer; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11861
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-7. Bully of the town2:59
Recording Date:1964-07-16
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11949
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Art Stamper-f; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
D-8. Back up and push2:09
Recording Date:1964-07-16
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11950
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Art Stamper-f; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
D-9. Careless love2:01
Recording Date:1964-07-16
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11951
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Art Stamper-f; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
D-10. How bad do I feel3:05
Recording Date:1964-07-16
Composer:Carter Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11952
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Art Stamper-f; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-11. Rollin' on rubber wheels2:56
Recording Date:1964-07-16
Composer:Carter Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11953
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Art Stamper-f; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
D-12. Our darlin's gone2:34
Recording Date:1964-07-16
Composer:Carter Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11954
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Art Stamper-f; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T
D-13. How you've tortured my mind2:21
Recording Date:1964-07-17
Composer:Carter Stanley-Peggy Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11955
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Art Stamper-f; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-14. I'm bound to ride1:54
Recording Date:1964-07-17
Composer:Traditional
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:11956
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; Earl Taylor-m/h; George Shuffler-g; Art Stamper-f; Vernon McIntyre-sb
Vocals:R. Stanley-L
D-15. God's highway1:44
Recording Date:1965-09-08
Composer:C. Stanley-R. Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:12053
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-16. The end of the road2:14
Recording Date:1965-09-08
Composer:C. Stanley-R. Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:12054
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-17. Seek Jesus (He still may be found)2:01
Recording Date:1965-09-08
Composer:C. Stanley-R. Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:12055
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-18. He'll save your soul yet2:48
Recording Date:1965-09-08
Composer:C. Stanley-R. Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:12056
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-19. I feel like going home2:36
Recording Date:1965-09-08
Composer:C. Stanley-R. Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:12057
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-20. Take me home2:30
Recording Date:1965-09-08
Composer:C. Stanley-R. Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:12058
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:R. Stanley-LV/TC; C. Stanley-LC; G. Shuffler-BS
D-21. Are you ready2:25
Recording Date:1965-09-20
Composer:R. Stanley-G. Duty; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:12067
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-22. Prayer of a truck driver's son3:10
Recording Date:1965-09-20
Composer:C. Stanley-R. Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:12068
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-23. What a price2:50
Recording Date:1965-09-20
Composer:R. Stanley-G. Duty; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:12069
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-24. Vision of the promised land2:07
Recording Date:1965-09-20
Composer:C. Stanley-R. Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:12070
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-25. Pray for the boys2:33
Recording Date:1965-09-20
Composer:C. Stanley-R. Stanley; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:12071
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B
D-26. Soldier's grave2:55
Recording Date:1965-09-20
Composer:Bailes Brothers; Lois, BMI
Place:King Studio, Cincinnati, OH
Master:12072
Instruments:Carter Stanley-g; Ralph Stanley-bj; George Shuffler-g/sb
Vocals:C. Stanley-L; R. Stanley-T; G. Shuffler-B