(Wango WANGOCD104) 1997
This album was recorded March 14-15th 1987 by Ray Davis, and accompanied a live 'Bluegrass Reunion' that took place on the 15th at the Fire Hall, Arcadia, MD (1-7pm).[1] Del McCoury was also on the bill.
Presumably Ray Davis had them perform in his Baltimore Basement Studio, although the cover shows Ralph, James and George on stage, the recording is definitely one done in a studio, and there is a photo from Freight Trains Ride Again, Vol. 2 which shows James King, Curly Ray Cline and George Shuffler in Ray Davis' basement studio.
No musicians are listed, but the Plum Pitiful, Vol. 2 CD includes Life Of Sorrow from this session and identifies the musicians as below. Another track from the album (Little Glass Of Wine) also appears on Plum Pitiful, Vol. 1.
It's possible that it may have been a cassette only release initially (Wango C-119) and then re-issued on CD in 1997.
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A-1 |
Say You'll Take Me Back |
02:04 |
14/15 Mar 1987 |
Reunion |
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R. Stanley |
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Vcls - Bjo | Gtr | Fid | Bs | Vcls | Ld Gtr | ||||||||||||||||
Ralph Stanley |
Junior Blankenship |
Curly Ray Cline |
Jack Cooke |
James King |
George Shuffler |
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A-2 |
Too Late To Cry |
02:31 |
14/15 Mar 1987 |
Reunion |
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C. Stanley |
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Vcls - Bjo | Gtr | Fid | Bs | Vcls | Ld Gtr | ||||||||||||||||
Ralph Stanley |
Junior Blankenship |
Curly Ray Cline |
Jack Cooke |
James King |
George Shuffler |
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A-3 |
A Little Glass Of Wine |
03:31 |
14/15 Mar 1987 |
Reunion |
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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 |
A Life Of Sorrow |
02:31 |
14/15 Mar 1987 |
Reunion |
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C. Stanley |
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Tn Vcl - Bjo | Gtr | Fid | Bs | Ld Vcl | Ld Gtr | ||||||||||||||||
Ralph Stanley |
Junior Blankenship |
Curly Ray Cline |
Jack Cooke |
James King |
George Shuffler |
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A-5 |
I Love No One But You |
02:30 |
14/15 Mar 1987 |
Reunion |
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C. Stanley |
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Vcls - Bjo | Gtr | Fid | Bs | Vcls | Ld Gtr | ||||||||||||||||
Ralph Stanley |
Junior Blankenship |
Curly Ray Cline |
Jack Cooke |
James King |
George Shuffler |
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A-6 |
Sweetest Love |
02:30 |
14/15 Mar 1987 |
Reunion |
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C. Stanley |
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Vcls - Bjo | Gtr | Fid | Bs | Vcls | Ld Gtr | ||||||||||||||||
Ralph Stanley |
Junior Blankenship |
Curly Ray Cline |
Jack Cooke |
James King |
George Shuffler |
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A-7 |
I'll Take The Blame |
02:07 |
14/15 Mar 1987 |
Reunion |
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C. Stanley |
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Vcls - Bjo | Gtr | Fid | Bs | Vcls | Ld Gtr | ||||||||||||||||
Ralph Stanley |
Junior Blankenship |
Curly Ray Cline |
Jack Cooke |
James King |
George Shuffler |
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A-8 |
The Old Home |
02:00 |
14/15 Mar 1987 |
Reunion |
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C. Stanley |
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Vcls - Bjo | Gtr | Fid | Bs | Vcls | Ld Gtr | ||||||||||||||||
Ralph Stanley |
Junior Blankenship |
Curly Ray Cline |
Jack Cooke |
James King |
George Shuffler |
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A-9 |
Let Me Love You One More Time |
02:33 |
14/15 Mar 1987 |
Reunion |
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R. Stanley |
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Vcls - Bjo | Gtr | Fid | Bs | Vcls | Ld Gtr | ||||||||||||||||
Ralph Stanley |
Junior Blankenship |
Curly Ray Cline |
Jack Cooke |
James King |
George Shuffler |
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A-10 |
Ralph's Medley: I've Got A Mule To Ride (Rocky Island / Little Birdie / Shout Little Luly) |
03:57 |
14/15 Mar 1987 |
Reunion |
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P.D. |
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Vcls - Bjo | Gtr | Fid | Bs | Vcls | Ld Gtr | ||||||||||||||||
Ralph Stanley |
Junior Blankenship |
Curly Ray Cline |
Jack Cooke |
James King |
George Shuffler |
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A-11 |
Darkest Hour Is Just Before Dawn |
02:36 |
14/15 Mar 1987 |
Reunion |
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R. Stanley |
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Vcls - Bjo | Gtr | Fid | Bs | Vcls | Ld Gtr | ||||||||||||||||
Ralph Stanley |
Junior Blankenship |
Curly Ray Cline |
Jack Cooke |
James King |
George Shuffler |
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A-12 |
Sally Ann (Ray's Theme) |
01:10 |
14/15 Mar 1987 |
Reunion |
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?? |
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Vcls - Bjo | Gtr | Fid | Bs | Vcls | Ld Gtr | ||||||||||||||||
Ralph Stanley |
Junior Blankenship |
Curly Ray Cline |
Jack Cooke |
James King |
George Shuffler |
NB: Liner notes don't specify instruments/vocal parts for individual tracks.
[1] Bluegrass Unlimited (Mar. 1987) 'Personal Appearance Calendar' (p. 69)