50 years of bluegrass hits. Volume 1
Various artists
Label:CMH CD 9033
Release Date:1985
Format:CD
Country:United States
Barcode:027297903326
Discogs.com ID: 3923956
  Amazon ASIN: B0000010US
Release Date:1985
Format:CD
Country:United States
Barcode:027297903326
Discogs.com ID: 3923956
  Amazon ASIN: B0000010US

Song Information:
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1.
The midnight trainJim & Jesse & Charlie Louvin
2.
Kentucky waltzThe Osborne Brothers
2:36
Recording Date:1978
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
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
3.
Foggy Mountain breakdownJoe Maphis
Vocals:(Instrumental)
4.
Tramp on the streetBetty J. Robinson & the Nashville Grass
5.
Love letters in the sandMac Wiseman
6.
Salty dog bluesBenny Martin & Josh Graves
7.
Just a little talk with JesusBluegrass Cardinals
8.
Uncle PenRose Lee Maphis
9.
Shackles and chainsMac Wiseman & the Osborne Brothers
2:49
Recording Date:1979-04-25
Composer:J. Davis
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
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
10.
Charlotte breakdownDon Reno
1:45
Recording Date:1976
Composer:Don Reno; Lois, 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:Don Reno; Lois, 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)
11.
Dark as a dungeonMerle Travis
12.
Are you missing meJim & Jesse & Charlie Louvin
13.
I saw the lightCarl Story & His Rambling Mountaineer Quartet
2:22
Recording Date:1976
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
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
14.
Sunny side of the mountainThe Osborne Brothers
2:20
Recording Date:1978
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
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
15.
Sweeter than the flowersRose Lee Maphis
16.
Muleskinner bluesThe Stonemans
17.
I know you're married (but I love you still)Don Reno
2:10
Recording Date:1976
Composer:Reno-Magaha; Lois, 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:Reno-Magaha; Lois, 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
18.
Memories of MaybelleJoe Maphis
19.
Life's railway to HeavenDonna Stoneman & the Stonemans
20.
Dueling fiddlesBenny Martin & Johnny Gimble
Vocals:(Instrumental)
21.
ParadiseJim & Jesse & Charlie Louvin
22.
I wonder where you are tonightBluegrass Cardinals
23.
ReubenThe Osborne Brothers
2:38
Recording Date:1976-07-21
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
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
24.
Maple on the hillJoe & Rose Lee Maphis
25.
What would you give in exchange for your soulLester Flatt