''The Maddox Brothers and Rose – Vol. 1; America’s Most Colorful Hillbilly Band, Their Original Recordings 1946-1951'' is a re-issue of recordings by
Maddox Brothers and Rose The Maddox Brothers and Rose were an American country music group active from the 1930s to 1950s, consisting of four brothers, Fred, Cal, Cliff, and Don Maddox, along with their sister Rose; Cliff died in 1949 and was replaced by brother Henry. Orig ...
during the years 1946 through 1951.
Track listing
#"George's Playhouse Boogie" – 2:45
#"Midnight Train" – 3:05
#"Shimmy Shakin' Daddy" – 2:11
#"Careless Driver" – 2:49
#"
Move It On Over" (
Hank Williams
Hank Williams (born Hiram Williams; September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century, he reco ...
) – 2:46
#"Whoa Sailor" (
Hank Thompson) – 2:36
#"
Milk Cow Blues" (
Kokomo Arnold) – 3:10
#"Mean and Wicked Boogie" – 2:39
#"Brown Eyes" (
A.P. Carter
Alvin Pleasant Delaney Carter (December 15, 1891 – November 7, 1960) was an American musician and founding member of The Carter Family, one of the most notable acts in the history of country music.
Biography
Life
A.P. Carter was born to Robe ...
) – 2:58
#"
Honky Tonkin'
"Honky Tonkin'" is a 1947 country music song, written and recorded by Hank Williams. His song went to #14 on the ''Billboard'' country music chart in 1948. In 1982, it became the sixth chart topping single for Williams' son, Hank Williams Jr.
...
" (Hank Williams) – 2:27
#"Time Nor Tide" – 3:02
#"
New Mule Skinner Blues"† (George Vaughn,
Jimmie Rodgers) – 2:10
#"
Philadelphia Lawyer" (
Woody Guthrie) – 3:15
#"Sally Let Your Bangs Hang Down" – 2:18
#"
When I Lay My Burden Down
"Glory, Glory" (also known as "When I Lay My Burden Down", "Since I Laid My Burden Down", "Glory, Glory, Hallelujah" and other titles) is an American spiritual song, which has been recorded by many artists in a variety of genres, including folk, ...
" – 2:16
#"Hangover Blues" – 2:37
#"
Water Baby Boogie" – 2:09
#"
Dark as a Dungeon
"Dark as a Dungeon" is a song written by singer-songwriter Merle Travis. It is a lament about the danger and drudgery of being a coal miner in a shaft mine. It has become a rallying song among miners seeking improved working conditions.
The so ...
" – 2:23
#"Mule Train" – 2:56
#"Oklahoma Sweetheart Sally Ann" – 2:15
#"Faded Love" – 2:41
#"New
Step It Up and Go
"Bottle Up and Go" or "Bottle It Up and Go" is a song that is a standard of the blues.
Based on earlier songs, Delta bluesman Tommy McClennan recorded "Bottle It Up and Go" in 1939. The song has been interpreted and recorded by numerous artists, ...
" – 2:28
#"(Pay Me) Alimony" – 2:12
#"I Wish I Was a Single Girl Again" – 2:13
#"Your Love Light Never Shone" – 2:02
#"Meanest Man in Town" – 2:33
#"I Want to Live and Love" – 2:05
† Track 12 is actually "I Want to Live and Love", although a different version than track 27.
Personnel
*Rose Maddox - vocals
*Gene Breeden, Jimmy Winkle, Ray Nichols - lead guitar
*Henry Maddox - mandolin, lead guitar (after 1949)
*Cal Maddox - rhythm guitar, harmonica, vocals
*Fred Maddox - bass
*Don Maddox - fiddle
*Cliff Maddox - mandolin (until 1949)
*Bud Maddox - steel guitar
*Fred Maddox - lead vocals on "Mean and Wicked Boogie" and "Gonna Lay My Burden Down"
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Maddox Brothers and Rose - Vol. 1
Maddox Brothers and Rose albums
1976 compilation albums