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The Seldom Scene's first three studio albums for Rebel are impeccable. Along with performers like John Hartford and the New Grass Revival, the Seldom Scene created quite a stir in the early '70s. While Act 1 included traditional pieces like "Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown" and "Summertime Is Past and Gone," it also drew material from folk and a new breed of singer/songwriters. And although many bluegrass fans would not have objected to "Darling Corey" or "500 Miles," they were less comfortable with "Sweet Baby James" and "City of New Orleans." Amazingly, all of the Seldom Scene's trademark elements are on full display on their first album. John Starling's folkie lead contrasts beautifully with John Duffey's high tenor, while dobroist Mike Auldridge gives this fiddle-less quintet a distinct edge. Tom Gray's bass is forever present within the band's spacious sound, while Ben Eldridge's banjo reminds the listener that the Seldom Scene is indeed a bluegrass group. The highlight among highlights? "With Body and Soul." Here, the band brings their lovely harmony to bear on a Bill Monroe classic, crafting a gut-wrenching tour de force. Act 1 still sounds fresh and vital, and progressive bluegrass never got any better. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.
Arrangers: John Duffey; Mike Auldridge; Ben Eldridge.
Personnel: Mike Auldridge (vocals, tenor, baritone, guitar, dobro); John Duffey (vocals, tenor, baritone, mandolin); John Starling (vocals, tenor, guitar); Ben Eldridge (vocals, guitar, banjo); John Duffy (vocals, guitar, mandolin); Tom Gray (vocals).
Recording information: R.D. Homer & Associates, Clinton, MD.
Act 1 Music | List Price | $15.97 (You save $1.92) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Folk CDs, Country, Folk Music, Soundtrack Collections, Bluegrass | | Label | Rebel | | Orig Year | 1972 | | All Time Sales Rank |  69330  | | CD Universe Part number | 1002194 | | Catalog number | 111511 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Aug 25, 1994 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Charles R. Freeland | | Engineer | Roy Homer | | Recording Time | 36 minutes | | Personnel | Mike Auldridge - vocals, tenor, baritone, guitar, dobro
John Starling - vocals, tenor, guitar
Tom Gray - vocals
John Duffey - vocals, tenor, baritone, mandolin
Ben Eldridge - vocals, guitar, banjo
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Seldom Scene Act 1 Songs | 1. | Raised by the Railroad Line |
| 2. | Darling Corey |
| 3. | Want of a Woman |
| 4. | Sweet Baby James |
| 5. | Joshua |
| 6. | Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown |
| 7. | City of New Orleans |
| 8. | With Body and Soul |
| 9. | Summertime Is Past and Gone |
| 10. | 500 Miles |
| 11. | Cannonball |
| 12. | What Am I Doing Hanging 'Round? |
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Purchase Act 1 CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Seldom Scene Live At The Cellar Door CD (1975)
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The Seldom Scene made a series of landmark albums in the early- to mid-'70s that climaxed with Live at the Cellar Door, a glorious set of 23 songs from the band's broad repertoire. To those familiar with the band's earlier albums, classic pieces like "Rider," "City of New Orleans," and "Small Exception of Me" will be familiar. The initiated will also know that these songs sound just as fabulous live, and that no one would want to miss the seven-minute version of "Rider." A number of tasty items also make their ...
| | Seldom Scene Act Two CD (1973)
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The writing credits themselves tell an interesting story on an early Seldom Scene album. Names like Norman Blake, John Prine, Hank Williams, and Earl Scruggs show the eclectic nature of the band's repertoire. No matter what genre the song came from, however, the Seldom Scene put their distinct stamp on it. A bouncy "Hello Mary Lou," for instance, has almost nothing in common with the Rick Nelson version, while a high-spirited version of "Paradise" is played fast enough for a country flat-footing contest. Add to this John Starling's resonant lead, the group's three-part harmony, and the ...
| | Seldom Scene Old Train CD (1974)
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By 1974, the Seldom Scene was one of the hottest progressive bluegrass bands on the D.C. circuit. Their fourth album, Old Train, shows why. The band confidently kicks off with the instrumental "Appalachian Rain" before delving into their trademark three-part harmony on Herb Pedersen's "Wait a Minute." On songs like "Wait a Minute" and "Different Roads," John Starling's lead vocals sound more folk than bluegrass. Only John Duffy's tenor, coming in loud and clear ...
| | New Seldom Scene Album CD (1976)
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There is a funny moment on The New Seldom Scene Album (1976) that will leave fans smirking: does John Starling really make a reference to cocaine on Greg "Fingers" Taylor's "Big Rig"? It sure sounds like it, though the official version of the lyric is "smokin'," not "snortin'." Perhaps it sounded more natural when Jimmy Buffett sang it on Havana Daydreamin', but one has to remember this all happened in the '70s (and if someone had been smoking, it probably wouldn't have been cigarettes). The Seldom Scene had always proven eclectic in their song choices, and The New Seldom Scene Album is no different. Here, the band has written several originals, borrowed a classic from the Stanley Brothers, and picked up one Herb Pedersen and two Rodney Crowell songs. But the album also finds the band in a restless mood, edging away from its original template on cuts like Pedersen's "Easy Ride from Good Times to the Blues." Mike Auldridge trades his Dobro ...
| | Seldom Scene Act Four CD (1978)
Act 1 album
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Digitally remastered by David Glasser (Airshow, Springfield, Virginia).
Listening to The New Seldom Scene Album in 1976, it seemed clear that the original lineup of the band was running out of ideas. By Act Four in 1979, lead guitarist/singer John Starling had been replaced by Phil Rosenthal, and the Seldom ...
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| | Doyle Lawson I Heard The Angels Singing CD (1989)
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| | Kings Of Country CD (1995)
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| | Fairfield Four Bells Are Tolling CD (1962) (Import) United Kingdom
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| | Pretty Boy Floyd Vault II CD (2003)
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| | Roger Creager Long Way To Mexico CD (2003)
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| | Goodie Mob World Party CD (1999)
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In the glut that is the Southern rap scene, it's easy for cream to get lost in the tidal wave of less-than-stellar material. However, Atlanta's Goodie Mob stands behind only fellow Altantans Outkast in the field of Southern-fried hip-hop, with its relaxed-as-that-Countrytime-Lemonade-guy grooves and flows and its perfect balance of intelligent rhymes and party jam know-how. WORLD PARTY finds the foursome at the top of its game with a perfectly even collection of 13 thoroughly original cuts.
Goodie Mob's four members--Cee-Lo, Khujo, T-Mo, and Big Gipp--play off each other sweetly with their varied styles, which range from Busta-stylin' growl to more rapid-fire delivery. The foursome reaches a high on the let-it-all-hang-out "Fie FieDelish," the slamminly infectious disco party jam (think Earth, Wind & Fire branching into rap) "The Dip," and the easygoing title track, which is centered on Lionel Richie's "All Night Long" (one of a few endearingly cheeky references). Also worth noting is the face-off with the multi-platinum TLC on "What It Ain't (Ghetto Enough)," a groovy, almost sensual anthem. The final touch is provided by the hands of Organized Noize whose production touch is felt throughout this solid third effort from Goodie Mob.
Goodie Mob's four members--Cee-Lo, Khujo, T-Mo, and Big Gipp--play off each other sweetly with their varied styles, which range from Busta-stylin' ...
| | Bob Wills' Texas Playboys: Salute To Bob's 100th Birthday CD (2005) (Import)
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| | Keiichi Hiiragi Onegai My Melody Character Song V.3 CD (Import) Japan
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Japanese pressing. King. 2005.
| | Ministry Of Sound Maximum Bass 2007 CD (2007) (Import) England
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