Foggy Mountain Breakdown
Foggy Mountain Breakdown
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Our Take
Our Take
Ah, the sweet sound of bluegrass music wafting through the smoky mountains of yesteryear. Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs & The Foggy Mountain Boys, otherwise known as the OGs of bluegrass, have once again graced us with their timeless tunes in "Foggy Mountain Breakdown: The Collection 1948-62".
This box set is a veritable treasure trove of foot-stomping, banjo-plucking goodness that will have you tapping your toes and twirling your partner around the dance floor in no time. From the signature picking of Earl Scruggs to the smooth vocals of Lester Flatt, this collection captures the essence of bluegrass at its finest.
Tracks like "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" and "Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms" showcase the sheer talent and musicianship of this legendary group, while lesser-known gems like "The Ballad of Jed Clampett" add a touch of down-home charm to the mix.
But it's not all sunshine and rainbows in bluegrass land - some tracks can feel a bit repetitive and formulaic, making it easy to lose interest after a while. However, the sheer joy and energy infused in every note make it hard to resist the infectious charm of the Foggy Mountain Boys.
So grab your banjo, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to journey back in time with the maestros of bluegrass. "Foggy Mountain Breakdown: The Collection 1948-62" is a must-have for any true aficionado of the genre.
Track Listing
Track Listing
1. God Loves His Children
2. I'm Going to Make Heaven My Home
3. My Cabin in Caroline
4. Baby Blue Eyes
5. Down the Road
6. I'll Be Going to Heaven Sometime
7. Foggy Mountain Breakdown
8. So Happy I'll Be
9. I'll Never Love Another
10. Cora Is Gone
11. Pain in My Heart
12. Doin' My Time
13. Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms
14. Old Salty Dog Blues
15. Come Back Darling
16. We Can't Be Darlings Any More
17. Jimmy Brown the Newsboy
18. Don't Get Above Your Raisin'
19. Tis Sweet to Be Remembered
20. Brother, I'm Getting Ready to Go
21. I'll Stay Around
22. Over the Hills to the Poor House
23. I'm Gonna Settle Down
24. Why Did You Wander
25. Dear Old Dixie
26. I'm Working On a Road (To Glory Land)
27. I'll Go Steppin' Too
Disc: 2
1. Be Ready for Tomorrow May Never Come
2. Someone Took My Place With You
3. Foggy Mountain Special
4. Till the End of the World Rolls Around
5. You Can Feel It in Your Soul
6. Before I Met You
7. Bubbling in My Soul
8. Randy Lynn Rag
9. Give Mother My Crown
10. No Doubt About It
11. Six White Horses
12. Give Me Flowers While I'm Living
13. Don't Let Your Deal Go Down
14. (I Won't Care) a Hundred Years from Now
15. Big Black Train
16. Building On Sand
17. I Don't Care Anymore
18. Million Years in Glory
19. Cabin in the Hills
20. Crying My Heart Out Over You
21. The Great Historical Bum
22. Polka On a Banjo
23. Sally Ann
24. I Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow
25. Lonesome Road Blues
26. Go Home
27. Just Ain't
28. Legend of the Johnson Boys
29. The Ballad of Jed Clampett
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Delivery & Returns
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About the artist
Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs & The Foggy Mountain Boys
Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, along with The Foggy Mountain Boys, are a bluegrass institution. This dynamic duo first joined forces in the late 1940s, creating a sound that would be forever etched in the annals of music history. Flatt's smooth-as-silk vocals paired perfectly with Scruggs' lightning-fast banjo playing, creating a seamless blend of traditional Appalachian sounds with a modern twist. The Foggy Mountain Boys, consisting of a rotating cast of talented musicians, provided the perfect backdrop for Flatt and Scruggs to shine. With their signature blend of tight harmonies and virtuosic instrumentals, this band was a force to be reckoned with in the bluegrass scene. Their electrifying live performances captivated audiences far and wide, earning them a dedicated following of fans who couldn't get enough of their infectious energy and undeniable talent. From their pioneering work on the Grand Ole Opry to their groundbreaking appearances on television, Flatt and Scruggs brought bluegrass music to the masses with a style and flair that was all their own. Despite their meteoric rise to fame, the duo never lost sight of their roots, always staying true to the timeless sounds of Appalachia that inspired them in the first place. Their influence can still be felt in the music of today's bluegrass stars, proving that Flatt and Scruggs are truly legends in their own right. So, the next time you find yourself in need of a musical pick-me-up, look no further than Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs & The Foggy Mountain Boys. Their timeless tunes will have you tapping your toes and singing along in no time.
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