Vince Gill says it simply, and maybe best: "I'd rather hear Del McCoury sing 'Are You Teasing Me' than just about anything." For fifty years, Del's music has defined authenticity for hard core bluegrass fans—count Gill among them—as well as a growing number of fans among those only vaguely familiar with the genre. And while the box set Celebrating 50 Years of Del McCoury, like its distilled
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DEL MCCOURY AND FRIENDS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE STRUGGLES OF RURAL AMERICADel McCoury has put out a compilation project that sings about the plight of rural America. The album enlists a stellar group of artists to tell this story. Moneyland, which is also the name of the title cut, invokes the spirit of FDR and his New Deal to tell this story. The first and last cut on the album are excerpts from a ...
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Here's a Richard Thompaon song rendered by Del and the Boys. A genius song choice performed without irony. Which highlights the irony of such a greasy, urban epic done in this band's impecable Bluegrass style. Old and modern, country and jazz. They drive this sometimes frankly humorous story directly to the heart. As I think it was intended by Thompson. Other standouts on this album: Lear...
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“All of my family grew up in rural America, a place where hard work is rewarded, friends are always ready to lend a hand to someone in need, and they still believe in the "original" Golden Rule--"do unto others...". That's why I can't ignore what is happening to hard working folks all across this country--but especially in rural America. Most have worked just as hard as I have, and love their k.
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Here's a Richard Thompaon song rendered by Del and the Boys. A genius song choice performed without irony. Which highlights the irony of such a greasy, urban epic done in this band's impecable Bluegrass style. Old and modern, country and jazz. They drive this sometimes frankly humorous story directly to the heart. As I think it was intended by Thompson. Other standouts on this album: Lear...
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I love these guys, anyone remember Steve Earle with these guys on Mountain?? Steve was born to sing bluegrass. I don't have that one handy but if anyone would like to reply with Carrie Brown, I would be much obliged...
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OK Moggers, its time for a little taste of the spice of life...Following up Zappa, a little Del McCoury. It's good for the soul................
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Vince Gill says it simply, and maybe best: "I'd rather hear Del McCoury sing 'Are You Teasing Me' than just about anything." For fifty years, Del's music has defined authenticity for hard core bluegrass fans—count Gill among them—as well as a growing number of fans among those only vaguely familiar with the genre. And while the box set Celebrating 50 Years of Del McCoury, like its distilled
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| 1 I Feel the Blues Moving In |
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| 2 The Bluest Man in Town |
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| 3 High on the Mountain |
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| 4 Nashville Cats |
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| 5 A Good Man Like Me |
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