The Morning Glory Ramblers

Norman Blake (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 20, 2004)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Western Jubilee Recording Company/Plectrafone Records
• ASIN: B0001LVZD4
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #228,556 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The Sunny Side of Life

2. Dark & Stormy Weather

3. Precious Memories

4. The Little Log Hut in the Lane

5. All the Good Times are Over

6. We are Climbing

7. Going Down the Valley

8. I Loved You Better Than You Knew

9. When the Roses Bloom in Dixieland

10. I Aitn't Got Time

11. The Wayworn Traveler

12. Rise When the Rooster Crows

13. Short Life of Trouble

14. Elijah's God

15. Fame Apart from God's Approval

16. Dry Bones

17. Men with Broken Hearts

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 17 gems of old-timey country, gospel and bluegrass, May 29, 2004

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hyperbolium (Earth, USA) - See all my reviews
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The Blakes' resumes, especially Norman's, are truly astounding. Having begun his career as a string player (mandolin, guitar, dobro, etc.) in the mid-50s, he became a pivotal sideman and featured player for Johnny and June Carter Cash, Bob Dylan (during his "Nashville Skyline" sessions), Kris Kristofferson, Joan Baez, John Hartford, and many others. In addition, the couple have recorded numerous albums, solo, duet, and with partners like Tony Rice, for Rounder, Shanachie and other fine labels. This, the couple's first duet album in 8 years, continues their lifelong essay of classic country-folk Americana, both old and new.

The Blake's strum and pick their dual acoustics as they sing solo and in harmony from the catalogs of the Blue Sky Boys, Carter Family, and Luke the Drifter, as well as more recent tunes from Laurie Lewis and Jerry Faires. They unite several times for sacred songs common to many hymnals, yet surprisingly scarce in anyone else's active repertoire. Much like A.P. Carter, the Blake's are collectors of songs, and, ultimately, history. Their performances are lively and loving, restoring the vitality to these decades- (sometimes century-) old tunes.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a great musical pair, September 18, 2004

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J. I. Maresh - See all my reviews
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You must know that I am an ardent fan of Nancy and Norman Blake. I own all of their cd's and have seen them in concert several times. Morning Glory Ramblers continues their long string of excellent music together. Nancy and Norman are blessed with voices that blend together perfectly. These voices combined with their ability to play a variety of instruments result in this excellent cd that will be difficult to remove from your player. I am not a musician, but this album, Morning Glory Ramblers, is a favorite of mine. I'll wager that if you buy this album by Norman and Nancy, it will not be your last. If Norman and Nancy read this, I hope on a future cd Nancy will have the lead vocal on a song or two. Norman, she has a wonderful voice, too.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Embrace your country roots, August 14, 2007

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Bluegrass and modern country music are worlds apart. This is what real country music used to be. The tunes are easy to pick up. I found myself wanting to do a line dance and sing along. ( And I stink at line dancing) This is warm fuzzy feel good music.