Songs of the Delmore Brothers

The Delmore Brothers, Alton and Rabon, performed together since they were children, and were a significant influence among the "brother duet" acts of the 1930's. They were distinguished by a swingier, bluesier feel, hard edged close harmonies, and the distinctive combination of a six string guitar and a four string tenor guitar, as opposed to the mandolin/guitar duet favored by the Monroes, Bollicks, and Louvins.