Statler Bros.The Harold, Lew, Phil & Don – 1976- Folk Country (vinyl)
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The Statler Brothers(sometimes referred to in country music circles as simplyThe Statlers) were an Americancountry music,gospel, and vocal group. The quartet was formed in 1955 performing locally and, in 1964, they began singing backup forJohnny Cash.
Originally performinggospelmusic at local churches, the group billed themselves as The Four Star Quartet, and later The Kingsmen.[1]In 1963, when the song “Louie, Louie” by thegarage rockband also calledThe Kingsmenbecame famous, the group elected to bill themselves as The Statler Brothers. Despite the name, only two members of the group (Don and Harold Reid) are actual brothers and none has the surname of Statler. The band, in fact, named themselves after a brand offacial tissuethey had noticed in a hotel room (they joked that they could have turned out to be theKleenexBrothers).[2]Don Reidsanglead;Harold Reid, Don’s older brother, sangbass; Phil Balsley sangbaritone; andLew DeWittsangtenorand was theguitaristof the Statlers before being replaced byJimmy Fortunein 1983 due to DeWitt’s ill health.[3]DeWitt continued to perform as a solo artist until his death on August 15, 1990, from heart and kidney disease.[4]
The band’s style was closely linked to their gospel roots. “We took gospel harmonies,” said Harold Reid, “and put them over in country music.”[1]
The group remained closely tied to their gospel roots, with a majority of their records containing at least one gospel song. They produced several albums containing only gospel music and recorded a tribute song to theBlackwood Brothers, who influenced their music. The Statler Brothers also wrote a tribute song toJohnny Cash, who discovered them. The song was called “We Got Paid by Cash”, and it reminisces about their time with Cash.[1]
Sleeve Condition (Out of 10) ~ 9 very light wear
Label Condition (Out of 10) ~ 10
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BIN # 137 amazing shape !
Label:Mercury SRM-1-1077Format:Vinyl, LPCountry:USReleased:1976Genre:Folk, World, & CountryStyle:Country
Tracklist
| A1 |
Your Picture In The Paper |
2:29 |
| A2 |
All The Times |
2:17 |
| A3 |
Something I Haven’t Done Yet |
2:47 |
| A4 |
The Times We Had |
2:58 |
| A5 |
I’ve Been Everywhere |
2:35 |
| A6 |
Amanda |
2:50 |
| B1 |
A Friend’s Radio |
3:20 |
| B2 |
Maggie |
2:03 |
| B3 |
Virginia |
2:34 |
| B4 |
Would You Recognize Jesus? |
2:37 |
| B5 |
The Statler Brothers Quiz |
3:00 |
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