Folk Songs & Bluegrass

Folk Songs & Bluegrass

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<p>Originally released in 1961, <i>Folk Songs and Bluegrass</i> was the first album by the band known retrospectively as "The Classic" Country Gentlemen: Charlie Waller (guitar), John Duffey (mandolin), Eddie Adcock (banjo), and Tom Gray (bass). Together they created a unique sound, expanding musical horizons and attracting new audiences. They rightfully earned the band their reputation as the originators of progressive bluegrass.</p><p>This album bears many of the hallmarks of their distinctive sound, such as a cutting-edge repertoire bolstered by a variety of instrumental and vocal techniques. For example, listen to Gray's dynamic bass on "Little Bessie" and the group's striking trio harmonies on "Remembrance of You."</p><p>These sixteen classic performances were digitally remastered and reissued in 1991, accompanied by song texts and new notes by folklorist Neil V. Rosenberg.</p>