Songs of the South: Farther Along

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 14, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Time Life Records
• ASIN: B0002S93US
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #200,020 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Shady Grove -- Jerry Garcia & David Grisman

2. More Pretty Girls Than One -- Ricky Skaggs & Tony rice

3. Farther Along -- Ralph Stanley with Lucinda Williams

4. Wayfaring Stranger -- Emmylou Harris

5. Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord) -- Johnny Cash with the Carter Family

6. Down In The Valley to Pray -- Doc Watson

7. Candy Man -- Taj Mahal

8. Will The Circle Be Unbroken -- The Staple Singers

9. Wings Of A Dove -- Nanci Griffith

10. Mom and Dad's Waltz -- Iris DeMent

11. Kentucky -- The Louvin Brothers

12. Down in the Willow Garden -- The Everly Brothers

13. I Never Will Marry -- Ralph Stanley with Emmylou Harris and Judy Marshall

14. I'm Satisfied -- John Hiatt

15. Beulah Land -- Gilian Welch

16. Miner's Prayer -- Dwight Yoakam

17. Paradise -- John Prine

18. Goodnight Irene -- Ry Cooder

Editorial Reviews

Come alive with the grassroots music that celebrates this place where the music tradition has been flourishing for generations in local communities and family groups. These kinfolk joining in song created a legacy still alive in today's Country and Americana music. This incredible collection covers all the greats who trace their musical roots to the South—from pioneers like Ralph Stanley, Doc Watson, The Staple Singers, Johnny Cash and The Carter Family to today's artists like Ricky Skaggs, Emmylou Harris, Iris DeMent, Dwight Yoakam, John Hiatt and Lucinda Williams.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, December 28, 2007

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Jeanne Schaefer "listener" (Cincinnati, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Songs of the South: Farther Along (Audio CD)

I bought this on a whim from the gift shop at the Country Music Hall of Fame. I didn't know what to expect, because I've been disappointed in a number of bluegrass compilations. But this was fantastic. I liked it so much that I ordered extra copies to give to friends! It features a mix of all-time greats and a few artists I hadn't heard of, but I enjoy every song.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD!, January 14, 2011

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Anonymous "booksandcookies" (Charleston, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Songs of the South: Farther Along (Audio CD)

This CD should be a big seller and should be better known. What a fabulous gathering of artists and tunes in one CD - well, two discs actually. I have several copies - one for the house and one for the car and some to give as gifts; it's that good. Just look at the line-up shown here on Amazon and sample the songs, too. You won't be sorry for buying this and you will listen to it often - it's really good.

5.0 out of 5 stars A good starter..., July 2, 2008

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Carolyn - See all my reviews

This review is from: Songs of the South: Farther Along (Audio CD)

...for someone interested in exploring some of our musical heritage. The Roots of bluegrass, country, even the Grateful Dead are here.