(Time Life M-18998) 2004
This compilation of Ray Davis' basement studio recordings consists of 10 tracks from Plum Pitiful Vol. 1, eight from Plum Pitiful Vol. 2 and two 'new' tracks: Bill Harrell - Baggage Coach Ahead and Bob & Danny Paisley - The Evening Train.
In total there are five Stanley Brothers / Ralph Stanley tracks: Pretty Polly is also the same version as on Radio Series Vol. 4; Mother's Not Dead is the same as on Radio Series Vol. 7; and Man Of Constant Sorrow is the same version as featured on the On The Air LP.
Will You Miss Me When I'm Gone is different to the Dec. 1963 version that can be found on John's Gospel Quartet and John's Country Quartet, but is the same as the one found on Plum Pitiful Vol. 2, whose liner notes say that Carter only recorded one version of the song... The two versions are similiar, but one lasts around 3:03 min and this one around 2:44. The 'Plum Pitiful' version also starts with the "Will you miss me" vocal refrain, whereas the Wango 103/104 version starts with "Perhaps you planted flowers...".
Finally there's Little Glass Of Wine which is from the Reunion - Featuring George Shuffler & James King CD which Ralph recorded 14-15th March 1987.
The 'Time Life' CD is the most common collection of Ray Davis' basement recordings that he made over the course of 40 or so years. It duplicates several tracks with other Wango compilations, but is a good starting point and if you like the real "sad and tragic" bluegrass songs, it is a real treat.
The CD comes with liner notes by Eddie Dean.
For a detailed breakdown and background to the Stanley's Wango sessions, check Gary B. Reid's The Music Of The Stanley Brothers book, pages 173-176, 180-183, 186-189, 204-212, and 215-216.
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A-1 |
Stanley Brothers |
Pretty Polly |
03:10 |
Dec 1963 |
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P.D. |
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Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
George Shuffler |
Henry Dockery |
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A-2 |
Warrior River Boys |
Down In The Willow Garden |
03:25 |
1994 |
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P.D. |
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Mnd | Ld Vcl / Gtr | Tn Vcl / Bs | Fid | Bt Vcl / Bjo | |||||||||||||||||
David Davis |
Mitch Scott |
Stan Wilemon |
David Hilton |
Anthony Bailey |
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A-3 |
Ralph Stanley & James King |
Little Glass Of Wine |
03:31 |
14/15 Mar 1987 |
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C. Stanley |
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Tn Vcl - Bjo | Ld Vcl | Gtr | Fid | Bs | Ld Gtr | ||||||||||||||||
Ralph Stanley |
James King |
Junior Blankenship |
Curly Ray Cline |
Jack Cooke |
George Shuffler |
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A-4 |
Don Reno & Bill Harrell |
Little Maggie |
02:27 |
1967 |
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P.D. |
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Bjo | Ld Vcl / Gtr | Mnd | Bs | Ld Gtr | |||||||||||||||||
Don Reno |
Bill Harrell |
Ronnie Reno |
Duck Austin |
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A-5 |
Scott Brannon |
Old Shep |
03:48 |
1997 |
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Red Foley |
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Scott Brannon |
Darrell Sanders |
Gerry Borish |
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A-6 |
Don Reno & Bill Harrell |
Darlin' Little Joe |
01:59 |
1967 |
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Bill Monroe |
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Don Reno |
Bill Harrell |
Ronnie Reno |
Duck Austin |
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A-7 |
Warrior River Boys |
The Long Black Veil |
04:38 |
1996 |
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Danny Dill / Marijohn Wilkin |
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David Davis |
Marty Hays |
Tom Ewing |
Randy Lindley |
Bill Sage |
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A-8 |
James King & David Davis |
Memories Of Mother And Dad |
03:22 |
1998 |
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Bill Monroe (aka Albert Price) |
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David Davis |
James King |
Lloyd Douglas |
Tommy Freeman |
Marty Hays |
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A-9 |
David Davis & Scott Brannon |
Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine |
02:39 |
1998 |
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Gene Autry / Jimmy Long |
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Scott Brannon |
David Davis |
Lloyd Douglas |
Marty Hays |
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A-10 |
Bill Harrell |
Baggage Coach Ahead |
02:42 |
1992 |
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P.D. |
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Bill Harrell |
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A-11 |
Bob & Danny Paisley |
The Evening Train |
03:05 |
1996 |
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Hank Williams / Audrey Williams |
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A-12 |
Basement Band |
Six More Miles |
02:28 |
1998 |
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Hank Williams |
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Ld Vcl / Gtr | Tn Vcl / Gtr | Bs | Mnd | Bjo | Fid | ||||||||||||||||
James King |
Danny Paisley |
Michael Paisley |
T.J. Lundy |
Bobby Lundy |
Jon Glik |
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A-13 |
Don Reno & Red Smiley |
Speak To Me Little Darlin' |
02:53 |
1971 |
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Red Belcher ? |
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Vcl / Bjo | Vcl / Gtr | Fid | Gtr | Bs | |||||||||||||||||
Don Reno |
Red Smiley |
Buck Ryan |
Bill Harrell |
Jerry McCoury |
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A-14 |
Stanley Brothers |
Mother's Not Dead (She's Only Sleeping) |
02:55 |
Dec 1963 |
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Maynard Spencer / Lance Spencer |
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Gtr | Tn Vcl / Bjo | Vcl / Ld Gtr | Bs | ||||||||||||||||||
Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
George Shuffler |
Henry Dockery |
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A-15 |
Charlie Moore |
Rebel Soldier |
02:45 |
1971 |
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Charles B. Moore |
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Vcl / Gtr | Bjo | Fid | Bs | ||||||||||||||||||
Charlie Moore |
Butch Robins |
Chubby Wise |
Henry Dockery |
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A-16 |
Mac Wiseman |
A Hero's Death |
03:06 |
1996 |
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P.D. |
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Mac Wiseman |
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A-17 |
Charlie Moore |
Shackles And Chains |
02:09 |
1973 |
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Jimmie Davis |
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Charlie Moore |
Don Reno |
Jimmy Arnold |
Larry Jefferson |
Henry Dockery |
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A-18 |
Stanley Brothers |
Will You Miss Me When I'm Gone |
02:44 |
May 1964 |
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A.P. Carter |
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Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
George Shuffler |
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A-19 |
Ray Davis |
Orphan Joe | 05:46 |
1973 |
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Ray Davis |
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Recitation | Ld Gtr | Gtr | Fid | Bs | |||||||||||||||||
Ray Davis |
Don Reno |
Bill Harrell |
Buck Ryan |
Ed Ferris |
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A-20 |
Stanley Brothers |
Man Of Constant Sorrow |
03:05 |
1963 |
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R.D. Burnett |
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Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
George Shuffler |
Henry Dockery |
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