1953-59 [Box set]

The Stanley Brothers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 28, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Bear Family
• ASIN: B000001B0J
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #740,190 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. (Say) Won't You Be Mine

2. This Weary Heart You Stole Away

3. I'm Lonesome Without You

4. Our Last Goodbye [Take 4]

5. Poison Lies

6. Dickson Country Breakdown [Instrumental]

7. I Long to See the Old Folks

8. A Voice from on High

9. Memories of Mother

10. Could You Love Me (One More Time)

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. You'd Better Get Right

2. Tragic Love

3. Lonesome and Blue

4. Orange Blossom Special

5. Clinch Mountain Blues [Instrumental]

6. Big Tilda [Instrumental]

7. Will He Wait a Little Longer

8. Angel Band

9. The Cry from the Cross

10. Who Will Call You Sweetheart

See all 24 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

The Stanley Brothers & the Clinch Mountain Boys, 1953-1958 & 1959 is a double-disc containing everything the group recorded during the latter half of the '50s for Mercury, Starday, and King Records. These recordings are generally considered to be among their best work and this set is the only one to make complete sense of the recordings. All of the group's best moments, plus many forgotten but equally fine gems, are included on the collection, making it a comprehensive retrospective. Nevetheless, it also functions as a good, if rather lengthy, introduction to the Stanley Brothers, since it showcases the richness and depth in their music. In short, it's an essential addition to any serious bluegrass collection. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best recordings by the Stanleys, July 28, 2005

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Bluegrass Lover "Alex" (Knoxville, TN, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Stanley Brothers & The Clinch Mountain Boys 1953-1959 (Audio CD)

These recordings by the Stanley Brothers are by far the finest recordings, in my opinion. These are Mercury recordings from the 50's, which marks the prime of the Stanleys.
Many of these recordings include twin fiddles, which really stand out on "Lonesome Night," recorded in 1956, and released for the first time on this Bear Family collection.
Being a Stanley Brothers fan, I appreciate the fine vocals and instrumentation in these recordings. I strongly reccomend this double cd of not only great classic bluegrass, but a booklet explaining the pesonals of each track, and the very dates of each recording. It definitely is not worth passing up!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning set with great sound quality..., May 14, 2003

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DJ Joe Sixpack (...in Middle America) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 1953-59 (Audio CD)

The pace picks up a bit on these mid-to-late '50s recordings, made for the Mercury and Blue Ridge labels after the Stanley Brothers had established themselves as co-equals in the bluegrass pantheon, alongsode Bill Monroe and Flatt&Scruggs. This is a sweeping 2-CD set, packed full of Stanley songs that are now standards in the bluegrass canon. A young Art Stamper (who still plays with Ralph Stanley) plays fiddle on about half of these sessions, along with a slew of other hotshot pickers and plunkers. Ralph steps to the fore as well, contributing a fair number of original songs and instrumentals, although admittedly Carter is still the main creative force. The boys also cover a few Bill Monroe tunes (including a couple co-written by Carter Stanley), showing the continuing cross-pollination of these legendary artists. This is a really great, essential collection, with the stellar sound quality that is the trademark of the Bear Family label. HIGHLY recommended.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best in bluegrass, October 23, 2000

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franklin w. osmer (waterford,pa. usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 1953-59 (Audio CD)

You can't go wrong for getting this cd or any other cd by the Stanley Brothers,they are just simpley the best in bluegrass,a must for every bluegrass lovers collection.