(Rebel REB-CD-1770) 2001
This is another collection from 2001 of guest vocalists, singing numbers with Ralph from the Stanley back-catalogue. It was recorded at Masterlink Studios and Quad Studios in Nashville, Tn. and Different Fun Studio in San Francisco, Ca.
The all female cast consisted of: Joan Baez, Gail Davies, Iris DeMent, Sara Evans, Patty Mitchell, Melba Montgomery, Maria Muldaur, Dolly Parton, Jeannie Seely, Valerie Smith, Kristi Stanley, Pam Tillis, Gillian Welch, Lucinda Williams and Chely Wright.
Like the other collaborative albums, Clinch Mountain Country and Saturday Night/Sunday Morning, the results are mixed. Having all female vocals, does however result in some interesting different arrangements.
Folk blues singer Maria Muldaur had previously recorded an excellent soulful version of The Memory Of Your Smile for the Mike Seeger - Third Annual Farewell Reunion CD, in May 1993.
The CD features a 24-page booklet, with details of the featured guest artists and article by Eddie Stubbs.
The album was dedicated to the memory of Jack's wife Cornell Cooke, who I think died in 1997.[1]
NB: (a) George Shuffler plays bass on I'll Never Grow Tired Of You; Mark Fain plays bass on Little Willie, Oh Death, Loving You Too Well, Trust Each Other and You Win Again; James Price plays bass on The Memory Of Your Smile and Angel Band.
Liner notes also credit: Jack Cooke - baritone vocal on Will You Miss Me; Terry Eldredge - baritone vocal on Rank Stranger and Angel Band; Shelton Feazell - bass vocal on Rank Stranger, Angel Band and I'm Ready To Go; James Price - bass vocal on Will You Miss Me; and Cheryl White - high baritone vocal on I'm Ready To Go.
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A-1 |
Ralph Stanley w/ Iris DeMent |
Ridin' That Midnight Train |
02:37 |
2001 |
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R. Stanley |
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A-2 |
Ralph Stanley w/ Pam Tillis |
Will You Miss Me |
04:02 |
2001 |
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A.P. Carter |
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A-3 |
Ralph Stanley w/ Patty Mitchell |
Little Willie |
02:45 |
2001 |
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P.D. |
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A-4 |
Ralph Stanley w/ Gillian Welch |
Oh Death |
02:53 |
2001 |
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P.D. |
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A-5 |
Ralph Stanley w/ Dolly Parton |
Loving You Too Well |
02:31 |
2001 |
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C. Stanley |
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A-6 |
Ralph Stanley w/ Maria Muldaur |
The Memory Of Your Smile |
03:18 |
2001 |
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Ruby Rakes |
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A-7 |
Ralph Stanley w/ Sara Evans |
Are You Tired Of Me, Darling |
02:17 |
2001 |
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G.P. Cook / Ralph Roland |
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A-8 |
Ralph Stanley w/ Joan Baez |
Weeping Willow |
03:10 |
2001 |
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P.D. |
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A-9 |
Ralph Stanley w/ Kristi Stanley |
I'll Never Grow Tired Of You |
02:33 |
2001 |
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C. Stanley |
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A-10 |
Ralph Stanley w/ Gail Davies |
Rank Stranger |
02:51 |
2001 |
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Albert E. Brumley |
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A-11 |
Ralph Stanley w/ Iris DeMent |
Trust Each Other |
02:32 |
2001 |
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R. Stanley |
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A-12 |
Ralph Stanley w/ Chely Wright |
Angel Band |
03:50 |
2001 |
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Jefferson Hascall / William B. Bradbury |
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A-13 |
Ralph Stanley w/ Melba Montgomery |
You Win Again |
03:07 |
2001 |
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Hank Williams |
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A-14 |
Ralph Stanley w/ Jeannie Seely |
I'm Ready To Go |
02:22 |
2001 |
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??? |
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A-15 |
Ralph Stanley w/ Lucinda Williams |
Farther Along |
04:23 |
2001 |
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W.B. Stevens |
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A-16 |
Ralph Stanley w/ Valerie Smith |
I'll Remember You Love In My Prayers |
02:31 |
2001 |
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W.S. Hays |
NB: Liner notes don't specify all instruments/vocal parts for individual tracks.
[1] http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=81760414&ref=acom