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Whiskey Before Breakfast

Norman Blake Format: Audio CD

4.8 75 ratings

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1	Hand Me Down My Walking Cane
2	Under the Double Eagle
3	Six White Horses
4	Salt River
5	Old Grey Mare
6	Down at Milow's House
7	Sleepu Eyed Joe/Indian Creek
8	Arkansas Traveler
9	The Girl I Left Behind Me
10	The Mistrel Boy to the War Has Gone/The Ash Grove
11	Church St. Blues
12	Macon Rag
13	Fiddler's Dram/Whiskey Before Breakfast
14	Slow Train Through Georgia

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The first album to feature the virtuoso acoustic guitar playing of Norman Blake has come to be regarded as a true classic. Accompanied by second guitarist Charlie Collins, Norman offers definitive guitar performances of many old-time and bluegrass tunes, as well as several tradition-rooted originals. Whiskey Before Breakfast is a cornerstone of bluegrass and guitar record collections everywhere.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.58 x 0.44 x 5.01 inches; 3.04 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Rounder
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1973393
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1994
SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ DDD
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2006
Label ‏ : ‎ Rounder
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000002D4
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

Best Sellers Rank: #55,340 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #463 in Bluegrass (CDs & Vinyl)
- #613 in Traditional Folk (CDs & Vinyl)
- #792 in Classic Country

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Snakedriver

Replacement for a cassette I had years ago

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2023

Perfect.

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022

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Enjoyed the music. I always enjoy listening to the person perform the songs they have personally written.

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jimboturbo

the one that put Norman on the map

Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2014

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At least for the recording buying public! Norman was well-known as a highly regarded sideman, but this CD put him out front and center. A beautiful mix of old-timey tunes and originals, tastefully rendered. He can play flashily if he wants to... but he doesn't want to LOL! What he plays is always in service of the song. Norman Blake is a true American original, and really, a curator of a genre of music that doesn't get a lot of attention. The stripped down performances - solo or duo - really focus on the tunes, and listening to this music takes me to another time. If you're interested in this style of music and guitar playing, this CD belongs in a small group of recordings you should definitely have. Buy it and enjoy!

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Dave (D.J.) Butler

Old Time Six String Religion

Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2002

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First of all, don't call it bluegrass. It's not bluegrass, because it's just guitar -- on most of the tracks, just one guitar -- and bluegrass is played by bands, with bass, banjo, mandolin and fiddle being a pretty common outfit.
But it is flat-picking, the guitar style associated with bluegrass and with greats like Doc Watson. And oh, is this flat-picking! There aren't many that could claim to be in Blake's league, even back in 1976 when he cut this, his first album. He plays a very versatile, very expressive guitar that is very traditional country and very not corn pone.
As on most of his later albums, Blake records a mixture of his own compositions and traditional pieces, some songs and some pure instrumentals. When you need an antidote to the depressingly bland ga-ga on the radio, buy Norman Blake, and start with this one.

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Dennis Nelson

Norman Blake's mastery of flatpicking shines like a new dime

Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2017

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From the opening notes of "Walking Cane", Norman Blake's mastery of flatpicking shines like a new dime. His ability to keep the melody in view while picking around it is nothing short of amazing and leads one to wonder just how many fingers are on his left hand. Surely he has more than the usual four and a thumb. He doew a nice job on the vocals, to boot. I highly recommend "Whiskey Before Breakfast" to anyone interested in the flatpicking genre.

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Susan J. Allen

Music for the soul!

Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2008

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I have owned a vinyl copy of this album since 1974. The other day picked up my old frayed friend, pulled the vinyl disk out of the sleeve after not hearing it for a few year and realized that is was worn beyond redemption. I needed a replacement. Over the years, I played at playing the guitar (along with dulcimer, banjo and fiddle)since college. For awhile I could actually keep up with Norman on Under the Double Eagle for about the first 67 seconds then would lose him. Players might say Doc, or Jimmy H, or even Chet were the best players of all time but in my book it is Norman. He makes a guitar sing!

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Stephen M Kyle

Norman Blake is a national treasure.

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2016

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Whisky Before Breakfast is a masterwork by one of the giants of the genre. Norman Blake's tone, touch, technique and genuine love for the music he is playing allow these songs to transport the listener to a parlor filled with friends and family enjoying each other while stomping thier feet and singing along. This is music filled with joy and ancient memories. Mr. Blake breaths life into each song. Listen carefully. It just may take your breath away.

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Darrell Gossett

It's a classic

Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017

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If you like "old timey" music and serious guitar pickin then don't hesitate to add this to your collection! I've loved this album for years. Glad to finally find it on CD.

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MARTINの音色

Reviewed in Japan on August 4, 2016

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音楽性はともかくMARTINのD-18を聴きたくて購入しました。これもCDの聴き方のひとつでしょうか。良い音です。

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miyaton

アコースティックギターの金字塔

Reviewed in Japan on January 24, 2011

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１９７６年の作品です。
全ての楽曲がアコースティックギターで録音されています。
全１４曲のうち４曲はセカンドギターが入りますが、
他はNormanのソロによる演奏になります。

１９３４年に製作されたMartin D-18を使用して素晴らしいフラット
ピッキングとフィンガーピッキングによる演奏を聴かせてくれます。
ソロでの演奏でも圧倒的なパフォーマンスで、とてもアコギ１台で
ここまでできるとは信じられない程です。
昨今、中高年のフォークリバイバルでアコギを弾く方も増えています
が、若い世代の方にも是非この音源を聴いて刺激を受けていただき
たいと思います。

内６曲味わい深い（個人的に大好きな）Normanの歌が聴けます。

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下総勝義

どっぷりカントリーでした

Reviewed in Japan on October 12, 2013

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こんな商品も…という項に興味を抱いて買いました。
想像していたのと違ったけど、楽しく聞いています。

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TIM BLUE

Brilliant album

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2021

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This is quite probably Norman Blake's strongest outing and certainly one the finest bluegrass albums ever recorded. The album features some fine originals and a number of excellent medleys. All the tracks are played superbly and demonstrate the master picker's laid-back subtlety and breathtaking virtuosity. Highly recommended.

Martin D

I can now play along happily with Norman

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2014

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Every acoustic guitarist should have a copy of this. The only problem is that it is an old analogue recording and plays slightly off pitch. I copied it to computer and corrected the pitch and burned another cd from it. I can now play along happily with Norman!

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