Ricky Skaggs, Tony Rice - Skaggs & Rice
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Skaggs & Rice
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About Ricky Skaggs, Tony Rice - Skaggs & Rice
Though these two musicians had blazed many trails by 1980, Ricky Skaggs and Tony Rice never lost their passion for traditional bluegrass and old-time country. This heartwarming collection, featuring classic bluegrass tunes and traditional folk songs done in the close-harmony duet style, still stands as a high-water mark for both men. By the time they'd joined forces in 1980, mandolinist Skaggs had gone through a tenure with Ralph Stanley's traditional Clinch Mountain Boys, retired at age 19, returned as part of J.D. Crowe's groundbreaking New South, graduated to his own Boone Creek, and done a tour of duty in Emmylou Harris's Hot Band. Rice, meanwhile, established himself as one of the most remarkable acoustic-guitar pickers of his generation through stints with Crowe's band as well as jazz-inflected "newgrass" endeavors with David Grisman and his own Tony Rice Unit. Here, these two forward-thinkers look backward to the 1930s and the heyday of the brother duets. Their harmonies shine and soar--an incredibly moving a cappella "Talk About Suffering" stands out--and Rice even sneaks in some masterful hot licks along the way. It remains a milestone in country music. --Marc Greilsamer Amazon.com essential recording
Tracks
- Bury Me Beneath the Willow - Ricky Skaggs, Traditional
- Mansions for Me - Ricky Skaggs, Monroe, Bill [1]
- More Pretty Girls Than One - Ricky Skaggs, Traditional
- Memories of Mother and Dad - Ricky Skaggs, Price, Albert
- Where the Soul of Man Never Dies - Ricky Skaggs, Traditional
- Talk About Suffering - Ricky Skaggs, Traditional
- Will the Roses Bloom (Where She Lies Sleeping) - Ricky Skaggs, Bevins Brothers
- Tennessee Blues - Ricky Skaggs, Monroe, Bill [1]
- The Old Crossroads - Ricky Skaggs, Monroe, Bill [1]
- Have You Someone (In Heaven Awaiting) - Ricky Skaggs, Stanley, Carter
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User Reviews
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(15 reviews)
The performances on this CD are great. The only beef I have is the CD is so short. It's too bad hey didn't record more tunes.
October 5, 2007| |  | Two Too Much - Skaggs & Rice Were Meant to Collaborate |  |
If you like bluegrass or just great country music, you must get this CD. Each man is a respected master of his instrument - Skaggs on the mandolin and Rice on the guitar. Together, that mastery rises to a new place. With nothing else but the two of them and their instruments, this music expands to a very big place. And, their voices blend beautifully - with Tony's rich baritone and Ricky's crystal tenor. Track #3 is my favorite and provides some of the richest guitar work I've ever heard. But every track is great, including an acapella duet.
May 30, 2007Perfectly wonderful.
Sounds at least as good as it did in the 80's.
May 24, 2006As one who has been critical of Tony Rice's later work (I've used the phrase "bluegrass-lite"), let me say that this is a gem. Tony and Ricky - both undisputed virtuosos - put their heart and soul into the music that they grew up with. Simple, to the point and spactacular. Buy it!!
April 20, 2006This is the simplicity of honest traditional acoustic music done by two masters of their instruments, who by the way harmonize like old brother teams.
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