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Ralph Stanley
Saturday Night & Sunday Morning
Release Date: 1992
Running Time: 82:32
Label: Freeland
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This 31-cut, two-disc project is a masterpiece reflecting both the secular and spiritual sides of Ralph Stanley's artistry. It is also a concept he mulled over in his mind for some time before executing it. The idea was to include performers from both the country and bluegrass worlds doing songs that somehow fit into the Stanley Brothers' tradition. With the inclusion of some Stanley originals as well as tunes written by Bill Monroe, Dwight Yoakam, Tom T. Hall, and Roy McMillan, this is not only a diverse compilation of material, but also one that never fails to interest the listener. Certainly the start-off number, McMillan's "Mountain Folks," which is done up just right by Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys, sets the tone. Followed by a duet between Stanley and Yoakam on the infectious "Down Where the River Bends," it quickly moves through to Stanley's final secular duet with fellow bluegrasser Bill Monroe. Their teamwork on "Letter From My Darling" is monumental. The spiritual numbers include Stanley and Tom T. Hall on the well-known gospel number "Rank Stranger" and Carter Stanley's sadly descriptive "The Fields Have All Turned Brown." But the most beguiling track is the fervent version of Yoakam's tribute song to his coal mining grandfather, Luther Tibbs. "Miner's Prayer" is given a gospel overhaul, making what was already a brilliant creation into an even more ageless tune that will be played, loved, and remembered for many generations to come. Ralph Stanley's high lonesome sound fits in perfectly here and is endlessly effective. Outstanding performances in both categories come from Patty Loveless, Allison Krauss, George Jones, Jimmy Martin, and Emmylou Harris, to name just a few. A concept that works well for Ralph Stanley and his many friends, this is certainly a project that belongs in every bluegrass or gospel collection. Jana Pendragon, All Music Guide

Tracks:

	Title	Composer	Time
1	Mountain Folks	McMillian	1:56
2	Down Where the River Bends	Stanley	2:56
3	Old Man's Tears	Burke	1:53
4	All I Ever Loved Was You	Skaggs	3:14
5	Midnight Storm	Stanley, Stanley	3:13
6	All the Good Times Are Past and Gone	Stanley	2:38
7	I Never Will Marry	Stanley	2:41
8	Banks of the Ohio	Waller, Traditional	3:02
9	I Love No One But You	Stanley	2:25
10	Sea of Regret	Sloas	3:20
11	Water Lily	Hall, Lawson	2:27
12	I'll Never Grow Tired of You	Stanley	2:22
13	All the Love I Had Is Gone	Centers, Jones	2:52
14	Wonderful World Outside	Stanley, Stanley	2:59
15	Letter from My Darling	Monroe	3:22
16	I'll Pass Over Thee	Burke	2:16
17	Rank Stranger	York [1], Brumley	2:54
18	Let Me Walk Lord by Your Side	Stanley	3:26
19	I'll Meet You in Church Sunday Morning	Monroe, Traditional	3:22
20	Introduction Miner's Prayer		:29
21	Miner's Prayer	Yoakam	3:11
22	Fields Have Turned Brown	Stanley	2:56
23	Great High Mountain	Whitley	2:04
24	Heaven's Bright Shore	Stanley	3:44
25	Going up Home to Live in Green Pastures	Stanley	2:36
26	First Step to Heaven	Gordy, Rushing	3:36
27	Sailing Home	Stanley	2:06
28	Angel Band	Traditional, Stanley	2:34
29	Vision of Mother	Stanley	2:48
30	Old Cross Roads	Monroe	3:12
31	Little Bessie	Stanley	4:02

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