Songs
of the Stanley Brothers
Ralph and Carter Stanley represent the quintessential
“mountain sound” of bluegrass music. The unmistakable sound
of Ralph’s gritty tenor vocals, the driving banjo, and the soaring
duets, quartets, and trademark high-baritone trios make this band a favorite
of many – myself included. Included here are songs taken from recordings
of both the Stanley Brothers, and Ralph Stanley. After lead singer Carter
Stanley died in 1966 at the age of 41, Ralph continued to perform with
various lead singers and guitar players (including his son, “Ralph
Two”), and continues to perform to this day.
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