4-CD boxed set (LP-size) with 60-page book, 110 tracks. Playing time approx. 245 mns
The other Monroe brother! Bill Monroe split from his older brother, Charlie Monroe, and went on to invent bluegrass music. This is the story of what happened to Charlie Monroe after that rift. Striking out on his own, Charlie Monroe developed his own ample talents rooted in his affable personality. His group, the Kentucky Pardners, like Bill's Blue Grass Boys, could operate at high speeds without discomfort. Though Charlie Monroe might not have conquered as much new musical territory as Bill, his music had a vivid personal sound. And he scored some hits, notably 'Bringing In The Georgia Mail'.
Charlie Monroe's voice was high, sweet and animated, radiating boundless good cheer that buoyed the spirits of his wartime audiences and sustained his popularity through the 1940s. Because Charlie Monroe's music has rarely been available since then, he's been unjustly consigned to historical neglect as little more than Bill's occasional sparring partner. Until now.
In 2002, Bear Family added all the Monroe Brothers material to a comprehensive Bill Monroe collection (BCD 16399). This collection is very much the companion to that highly-praised volume, and we may now enjoy and re-evaluate Charlie Monroe's recorded music from 1938 to 1956... including every recording for RCA/Bluebird and Decca. Charlie Monroe knew how to create inspired music on his own terms, and with this historic release, Bear Family completes its comprehensive Monroe series, making all the studio recordings of both Monroe Brothers available on state-of-the-art sets with skillfully restored sound, authoritative annotations, and original photographs.
A bonus disc features live performances from 1955 and 1956 at the New River Ranch recorded by Mike Seeger.
Track Listing
Disc 1:
- Once I Had A Darling Mother
- No Home, No Place To Pillow My Head
- Farther Along
- When The World's on Fire (Part 2)
- Take Me Back To The Valley
- Happy Spirit
- The Great Speckled Bird
- Tell Him To Come Back Sweet Fern
- Every Time I Feel
- You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone
- Oh Death
- Guided By Love
- If You See My Saviour
- From Shore To Shore
- Is She Praying There'
- Joy Bells In My Soul
- Just One Year
- Black Sheep
- Who's Calling You Sweetheart Tonight
- Rubber Neck Blues
- There's No Depression In Heaven
- Mother's Not Dead, She's Only Sleeping
Disc 2:
- I'm Coming Back But I Don't Know When
- It's Only A Phonograph Record
- Down In The Willow Garden
- Bringin' In The Georgia Mail
- When The Angels Carry Me Home
- If We Ever Meet Again
- Campin' In Canaan's Land
- Don't Forget To Pray
- The Grave At The Foot Of The Mountain
- I See A Bright Light Shining
- End Of Memory Lane
- Shenandoah Waltz
- Sweetheart I Love You Best
- I Know You'll Understand
- What Became Of That Beautiful Picture
- Walking With You In My Dreams
- They Didn't Believe It Was True
- Time Clock Of Life
- Red Rocking Chair
- Without Me Are You Blue
- Our Mansion Is Ready
- A Valley Of Peace
- Rosa Lee McFall
- My Saviour's Train
Disc 3:
- Gonna Shake Hands With Mother Over There
- Springtime In Glory
- So Blue
- Sugar Cane Mama
- Down In Caroline
- I Know He's Been Dealing With Me
- You'd Better Be Somewhere Praying
- You'll Find Me There
- Neath A Cold Gray Tomb Of Stone
- Good Morning To You
- I'm Gonna Sing, Sing, Sing
- Gold Star Mother
- Jesus Is Calling
- My Lord's Gonna Move This Wicked Race
- That Wild Black Engine
- You'll Find Her Name Written There
- An Angel In Disguise
- Find 'Em, Fool 'Em And Leave 'Em Alone
- I'm Old Kentucky Bound
- These Triflin' Woman
- Why Did You Say Good-Bye'
- I'm Weary Of Heartaches
- That's What I Like About You
- Weep And Cry
Disc 4:
- Old Joe Clark
- Opening Remarks From Charlie Monroe
- Penitentiary Blues
- Patter And Story From Charlie Monroe
- Why Did You Ever Say Goodbye'
- When The Woman Get In Power
- Bill Cheatham
- Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad
- Bile 'Em Cabbage Down
- Hop Along Peter
- Ain't Nobody Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone
- Orange Blossom Special
- I'll Thank The Friends Who Prayed For Me
- Lonely Little Robin
- Shine On Me
- John Henry
- Paul And Silas Bound In Jail
- Rocky Road Blues (Instrumental)
- Bile Dem Cabbage Down
- Who's Calling You Sweetheart Tonight'
- (I'm Gonna) Sing, Sing, Sing
- Fiddle Outro
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Additional Details
Label: Bear Family Records
Genre: Country
Run Time: 245 mins
Release Date: 01/02/07
UPC: 4000127168085
