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Louvin Brothers - Collection 1949-62 [2 CD]

Louvin Brothers - Collection 1949-62 [2 CD]

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Ira and Charlie Louvin (they were cousins of country singer/songwriter John D. Loudermilk) were a powerful and distinctive force in country music through the '50s until their break-up in 1963, their music firmly rooted in their Southern Baptist upbringing, although they achieved huge success as long-time Grand Ole Opry members and with secular hits like "Cash On The Barrelhead", "When I Stop Dreaming", "Running Wild" and the No. 1 "I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby". With Ira's trademark mandolin and their extraordinary blend of voices, they were among the genre's most individual stylists, and influenced many later artists, such as The Everly Brothers, whose vocal harmonies very much echo those of The Louvin Brothers, and others including Gram Parsons and The Byrds - The Byrds recorded the Louvins' "The Christian Life". This collection captures the flavour and progression of their music from their recording debut through to their break-up in 1963, occasioned by Ira's heavy drinking and violently unpredictable behaviour, which belied his deep religious convictions. It comprises their most successful singles, with a dozen country hits, plus material drawn from their other A & B sides and from their themed concept albums for Capitol.

Tracklist:

  1. Alabama
  2. They've Got The Church Out Numbered
  3. The Weapon Of Prayer
  4. You'll Be Rewarded Over There
  5. The Get Acquainted Waltz
  6. Insured Beyond The Grave
  7. Do You Live What You Preach
  8. The Sons And Daughters Of God
  9. The Family Who Prays
  10. Born Again
  11. Preach The Gospel
  12. God Bless Her ('cause She's My Mother)
  13. Satan Lied To Me
  14. Satan And The Saint
  15. Swing Low Sweet Chariot
  16. Make Him A Soldier
  17. When I Stop Dreaming
  18. Pitfall
  19. Just Rehearsing
  20. I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby
  21. Hoping That You're Hoping
  22. Childish Love
  23. Cash On The Barrelhead
  24. You're Running Wild
  25. Kentucky
  26. In The Pines
  27. My Brother's Will
  28. Don't Laugh
  29. Plenty Of Everything But You
  30. I Wish You Knew
  31. Call Me
  32. This Little Light Of Mine
  33. She Didn't Even Know I Was Gone
  34. My Baby's Gone
  35. He Can Be Found
  36. The River Of Jordan
  37. If I Could Only Win Your Love
  38. Memories And Tears
  39. Knoxville Girl
  40. While You're Cheating On Me
  41. You're Learning
  42. Curly Headed Baby
  43. Nellie Moved To Town
  44. Kneeling Drunkard's Plea
  45. The Christian Life
  46. If You Love Me Stay Away
  47. Love Is A Lonely Street
  48. I Love You Best Of All
  49. I Can't Keep You In Love With Me
  50. How's The World Treating You
  51. The Great Atomic Power
  52. The Weapon Of Prayer (1961 Version)
  53. Broken Engagement
  54. Must You Throw Dirt In My Face
  55. Searching For A Soldier's Grave
  56. Robe Of White

UPC: 824046315023
Label: ACROBAT
Release Date: 2.12.16
Format: CD

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