This early recording gives a clear idea of just who
Marty Stuart is. Without all the hype and over production of many of the MCA recordings,
Let There Be Country displays
Stuart's traditional hillbilly bent. Only his 1982 Sugar Hill debut,
Busy Bee Cafe, defines him better. Self-produced, it is obvious that the artist knows what he is doing in terms of material and performance. With the inclusion of only two original songs, the rest of the tunes are strong statements by
Stuart concerning country music.
Merle Haggard's "Mirrors Don't Lie" is strong evidence of
Stuart's affiliations. Also good is Bill Monroe's "Get Down on Your Knees and Pray."
Stuart's version of the
Johnny Horton hit "One Woman Man" is priceless and the sincere sweetness he reflects on the
Harlan Howard-
Max D. Barnes number "I'll Love You Forever (If You Want Me To)" is stunning. A worthy addition to any
Stuart collection.