Sing The Great Roy Acuff Songs by The Louvin Brothers - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

One of the many "theme" albums the Louvin Brothers released during their tenure at Capitol Records (which was assembled from older recordings by the label two years after Ira Louvin's death), The Louvin Brothers Sing the Great Roy Acuff Songs finds Charlie and Ira interpreting 12 songs made famous by another one of country music's staunch traditionalists, Roy Acuff. Acuff's tunes prove to be a good match for the Louvins, especially on inspirational numbers such as "Wreck on the Highway" and "The Great Speckled Bird" and high-lonesome weepers like "Not a Word From Home" and "Branded Wherever I Go"; their clear, clean harmonies are superb as always and serve the songs well, while Ira's mandolin work is gutsy and strong. While the vintage early-'60s production is a bit too broad and echo-laden by contemporary standards (and isn't as flattering as the tighter mono recordings of their early sides), the arrangements are admirably spare, and the best of these tracks sound as honest and unaffected as the Louvin Brothers' finest work. The Louvin Brothers Sing the Great Roy Acuff Songs isn't a masterpiece along the lines of Tragic Songs of Life or Satan Is Real, but anyone in love with their glorious harmonies and emotional performing style will find this an enjoyable and rewarding listen.
© Mark Deming /TiVo

1. Wait For The Light To Shine

by The Louvin Brothers

Primary Artist: The Louvin Brothers; Main Performer
Composer: Fred Rose; Composer
Composer: Fred Rose; Composer

2. The Precious Jewel

by The Louvin Brothers

Primary Artist: The Louvin Brothers; Main Performer
Composer: Roy Acuff; Composer
Composer: Roy Acuff; Composer

3. We Live In Two Different Worlds

by The Louvin Brothers

Primary Artist: The Louvin Brothers; Main Performer
Composer: Fred Rose; Composer
Composer: Fred Rose; Composer

4. The Great Judgement Morning

by The Louvin Brothers

Primary Artist: The Louvin Brothers; Main Performer
Composer: R.e. Winsett; Composer
Composer: R.e. Winsett; Composer

5. Branded Wherever I Go

by The Louvin Brothers

Primary Artist: The Louvin Brothers; Main Performer
Composer: Roy Acuff; Composer
Composer: Roy Acuff; Composer

6. Wabash Cannon Ball

by The Louvin Brothers

Primary Artist: The Louvin Brothers; Main Performer
Composer: A.p. Carter; Composer
Composer: A.p. Carter; Composer

7. Low And Lonely

by The Louvin Brothers

Primary Artist: The Louvin Brothers; Main Performer
Composer: Lloyd Jenkins; Composer
Composer: Lloyd Jenkins; Composer

8. The Great Speckled Bird

by The Louvin Brothers

Primary Artist: The Louvin Brothers; Main Performer
Composer: Rev. Guy Smith; Composer
Composer: Rev. Guy Smith; Composer

9. The Wreck On The Highway

by The Louvin Brothers

Primary Artist: The Louvin Brothers; Main Performer
Composer: Dorsey Dixon; Composer
Composer: Dorsey Dixon; Composer

10. Lonely Mound Of Clay

by The Louvin Brothers

Primary Artist: The Louvin Brothers; Main Performer
Composer: Roy Acuff; Composer
Composer: Roy Acuff; Composer

11. Not A Word From Home

by The Louvin Brothers

Primary Artist: The Louvin Brothers; Main Performer
Composer: Roy Acuff; Composer
Composer: Roy Acuff; Composer

12. Stuck-Up Blues

by The Louvin Brothers

Primary Artist: The Louvin Brothers; Main Performer
Composer: Roy Acuff; Composer
Composer: Roy Acuff; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

34 minutes and 42 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

2/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Country, Traditional Bluegrass, Traditional Country, Outlaw Country, Bluegrass, Christian, Gospel, Brother Acts, Close Harmony

Label

Capitol Nashville

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

94639686452