50 years of bluegrass hits. Vol. 1
Various artists

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A-1.
The Midnight trainJim & Jesse & the Virginia Boys
2:00
Composer:A. Delmore; Vidor Pub., BMI
A-2.
Kentucky waltzThe Osborne Brothers
2:36
Recording Date:1978
Composer:B. Monroe; Peer Int'l. Corp., BMI
Place:Hilltop Studios, Nashville, TN
Instruments:Ray Edenton-g; Benny Birchfield-high string g; Sonny Osborne-bj; Bobby Osborne-m; Kenny Baker-f; Blaine Sprouse-f; Bob Moore-sb; Robby Osborne-d
Composer:B. Monroe; Peer Int'l. Corp., BMI
Place:Hilltop Studios, Nashville, TN
Instruments:Ray Edenton-g; Benny Birchfield-high string g; Sonny Osborne-bj; Bobby Osborne-m; Kenny Baker-f; Blaine Sprouse-f; Bob Moore-sb; Robby Osborne-d
A-3.
Foggy Mountain breakdownJoe Maphis
2:10
Composer:E. Scruggs; Peer Int'l Corp., BMI
Vocals:(Instrumental)
Vocals:(Instrumental)
A-4.
Tramp on the streetsBetty J. Robinson & the Nashville Grass
3:50
Composer:H. Cole-G. Cole; Dixie Music Pub., BMI
A-5.
Love letters in the sandMac Wiseman
2:15
Composer:J. F. Coots-N. Kenny-C. Kenny; Bourne Co., ASCAP
A-6.
Salty dog bluesBenny Martin & Josh Graves
1:26
Composer:M. Christian; Silverhill Music, BMI
A-7.
Just a little talk with JesusBluegrass Cardinals
2:07
Composer:M. Christian; Silverhill Music, BMI
B-1.
Uncle PenRose Lee Maphis
2:14
Composer:B. Monroe; Unichappell Music, BMI
B-2.
Shackles and chainsMac Wiseman & the Osborne Brothers
2:49
Recording Date:1979-04-25
Composer:J. Davis; Peer Int'l. Corp., BMI
Place:Hilltop Studios, Nashville, TN
Instruments:Mac Wiseman-rg; Sonny Osborne-bj; Bobby Osborne-m; Ray Edenton-rg; Jimmy Brock-bs; Robby Osborne-d; [Blaine Sprouse-f]
Vocals:M. Wiseman-V; B. Osborne-V
Composer:J. Davis; Peer Int'l. Corp., BMI
Place:Hilltop Studios, Nashville, TN
Instruments:Mac Wiseman-rg; Sonny Osborne-bj; Bobby Osborne-m; Ray Edenton-rg; Jimmy Brock-bs; Robby Osborne-d; [Blaine Sprouse-f]
Vocals:M. Wiseman-V; B. Osborne-V
B-3.
Charlotte breakdownDon Reno & the Tennessee Cut-Ups
1:45
Recording Date:1976
Composer:D. Reno; Fort Knox Music, BMI
Place:Arthur Smith Studios, Charlotte, NC
Instruments:Bill Harrell-g; Don Reno-bj; Dale Reno-m; Buck Ryan-f; Clay Smith-g; Arthur Smith-g/db; Ed Ferris-sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
Composer:D. Reno; Fort Knox Music, BMI
Place:Arthur Smith Studios, Charlotte, NC
Instruments:Bill Harrell-g; Don Reno-bj; Dale Reno-m; Buck Ryan-f; Clay Smith-g; Arthur Smith-g/db; Ed Ferris-sb
Vocals:(Instrumental)
B-4.
Dark as a dungeonMerle Travis
3:58
Composer:M. Travis; Rightsong Music, BMI
B-5.
Are you missing me?Jim & Jesse & the Virginia Boys
2:23
Composer:I. Louvin-C. Louvin; Acuff-Rose Pub., BMI
B-6.
I saw the lightCarl Story & His Rambling Mountaineer Quartet
2:22
Recording Date:1976
Composer:H. Williams; Fred Rose Music, BMI
Place:Arthur Smith Studios, Charlotte, NC
Instruments:Carl Story-g; Mike McKellar-g; Larry Beasley-bj; Jeff Dalton-m; Mitchell Moser-sb; [Clay Smith-g; Red Rector-m; Arthur Smith-f; Ray Adkins-bs]
Vocals:C. Story-V; M. McKellar-V; L. Beasley-V; J. Dalton-V
Composer:H. Williams; Fred Rose Music, BMI
Place:Arthur Smith Studios, Charlotte, NC
Instruments:Carl Story-g; Mike McKellar-g; Larry Beasley-bj; Jeff Dalton-m; Mitchell Moser-sb; [Clay Smith-g; Red Rector-m; Arthur Smith-f; Ray Adkins-bs]
Vocals:C. Story-V; M. McKellar-V; L. Beasley-V; J. Dalton-V
C-1.
Sunny side of the mountainThe Osborne Brothers
2:20
Recording Date:1978
Composer:B. Gregory-A. C. McAuliffe; American Music Pub., BMI
Place:Hilltop Studios, Nashville, TN
Instruments:Ray Edenton-g; Benny Birchfield-high string g; Sonny Osborne-bj; Bobby Osborne-m; Kenny Baker-f; Blaine Sprouse-f; Bob Moore-sb; Robby Osborne-d
Composer:B. Gregory-A. C. McAuliffe; American Music Pub., BMI
Place:Hilltop Studios, Nashville, TN
Instruments:Ray Edenton-g; Benny Birchfield-high string g; Sonny Osborne-bj; Bobby Osborne-m; Kenny Baker-f; Blaine Sprouse-f; Bob Moore-sb; Robby Osborne-d
C-2.
Sweeter than the flowersRose Lee Maphis
2:52
Composer:I. Rouse-M. Burns-S. Nathan; Trio Music/Fort Knox Music, BMI
C-3.
Muleskinner bluesThe Stonemans
3:43
Composer:M. Christian; Silverhill Music, BMI
C-4.
I know you're married but I love you stillDon Reno, Bill Harrell & the Tennessee Cut-Ups
2:10
Recording Date:1976
Composer:D. Reno-M. Magaha; Fort Knox Music, BMI
Place:Arthur Smith Studios, Charlotte, NC
Instruments:Bill Harrell-g; Don Reno-bj; Dale Reno-m; Buck Ryan-f; Clay Smith-g; Arthur Smith-g/db; Ed Ferris-sb
Vocals:B. Harrell-L; D. Reno-T
Composer:D. Reno-M. Magaha; Fort Knox Music, BMI
Place:Arthur Smith Studios, Charlotte, NC
Instruments:Bill Harrell-g; Don Reno-bj; Dale Reno-m; Buck Ryan-f; Clay Smith-g; Arthur Smith-g/db; Ed Ferris-sb
Vocals:B. Harrell-L; D. Reno-T
C-5.
Memories of MaybelleJoe Maphis
3:05
Composer:M. Christian; Silverhill Music, BMI
Vocals:(Instrumental)
Vocals:(Instrumental)
C-6.
Life's railway to HeavenDonna Stoneman & the Stonemans
3:43
Composer:M. Christian; Silverhill Music, BMI
D-1.
Dueling fiddlesBenny Martin & Johnny Gimble
3:14
Composer:A. Smith; Combine Music, BMI
Vocals:(Instrumental)
Vocals:(Instrumental)
D-2.
ParadiseJim & Jesse & the Virginia Boys
2:43
Composer:J. Prine; Walden Music/Sour Grapes, BMI
D-3.
I wonder where you are tonightBluegrass Cardinals
2:38
Composer:J. Bond; Red River Songs, BMI
D-4.
ReubenThe Osborne Brothers
2:38
Recording Date:1976-07-21
Composer:M. Christian; Silverhill Music, BMI
Place:Arthur Smith Studios, Charlotte, NC
Instruments:Sonny Osborne-bj; Bobby Osborne-m/f; Robby Osborne-bs; Dale Sledd-g; Clay Smith-rg; Dave Brakefield-d
Composer:M. Christian; Silverhill Music, BMI
Place:Arthur Smith Studios, Charlotte, NC
Instruments:Sonny Osborne-bj; Bobby Osborne-m/f; Robby Osborne-bs; Dale Sledd-g; Clay Smith-rg; Dave Brakefield-d
D-5.
Maple on the hillJoe & Rose Lee Maphis
2:56
Composer:M. Christian; Silverhill Music, BMI
D-6.
What would you give in exchange for your soul?Lester Flatt & the Nashville Grass
3:05
Composer:M. Christian; Silverhill Music, BMI