View Full Version : Carter Stanley: The Sibling That O Brother Forgot
Scott Tichenor
May-25-2004, 4:50am
May require registration, but well worth it. Brilliant article about some of the best "music" I've ever listened to. I don't care what it's called...bluegrass, country, mountain, etc., the Stanley Brothers were tops in my book.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A45463-2004May21.html
I'll second that statement!! - If that "original" Stanley material don't move 'ya... - you're already...DEAD! - Just adding my .02... & thanks for the "heads-up".. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif
Great article Scott thanks for "heads up".
GVD
pickinNgrinnin
May-25-2004, 1:46pm
Thanks for the link to the article on Carter Stanley. They have been a favorite of mine since I first head them in the late 70's. I think it is great that Ralph is getting the recognition he deserves but like the article states, there would be no Stanley Brothers without Carter.
Carter's early passing is indeed, tragic. Unfortunately, Keith Whitley - who also played and sang with Ralph, met the same fate. He had one of the best Bluegrass singing voices at the time IMO.
Garrett
May-25-2004, 1:57pm
Roy Lee Centers also died real young, singing with Ralph didn't appear to be good for your health. On the other hand Larry Sparks and Ron Thomasson are doing just fine.
Carter is my favorite singer, not just bluegrass singer. I love Ralph, but in proper doses. I can listen to Carter anytime and never get tired. Its that conversational quality described in the article, masterful artistry that sounds effortless.
For those of you who never heard it, get a copy of John Cohen's compendium "There is No Eye" and listen to Carter sing "Come All You Tenderhearted". Best singing I ever heard.
"...go rest high on that Mountain ; your work on earth here is done." - RIP Carter Stanley. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif
Willie
May-26-2004, 8:28am
Yeah Ralph asked me to play with the band one time and I didn`t because all of his pickers seem to die off...Just kidding of course...A good article but from what I could see it was written by a fan of the "new bluegrass"..Maybe I just read between the lines too much but I don`t like comparing The Stanleys and Flatt and Scruggs with Nickel Creek or Akaus....Just my opinion....Willie http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif
Willie - I went back and re-read it. #What indicates it was written by a fan of "new bluegrass"?
Garrett
May-26-2004, 10:32am
Willie -- I also thought he didn't like new bluegrass.
Moose
May-26-2004, 10:52am
Ah!.... Willie.., you'd better "back-peddle" on this one.. hee.. hee.. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif
wheelhoss
May-27-2004, 8:57am
When I turned to the arts & leisure section of the Post on
Sunday morning, I was surprised and delighted to say the least. #I've always thought that Carter was the most moving singer and writer of his era. # I was devastated when he passed, about one year from the last show I saw him, Ralph and George Shuffler do there. People who never saw the Stanley's together live have missed out on something precious indeed. # That show in Monroe, Michigan during the Fall of 1965 featured many of their favorites, including many of their memorable sacred numbers: some of these were released on their final LP...numbers such as "End of the Road" and "Are You Ready". #These are performances for the ages. #
# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #Ron Kaye
Hey wheelhoss.. ; thanks for the post!! - It's my "considered opinion" that Keith Whitely(sp.) and Carter were both "on the same page" ,drank from the same cup, and were kindred spirits, albeit..with a generation-apart difference!!. I would hope Keith was "re-united" with his "inspiration". Moose. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/coffee.gif
I don't think the work by the Stanley Brothers has any equal in their era. Carter's singing and songwriting is unmatched as well in my opinion. I think Ralph II has a voice along the same lines as his uncle and I think as he matures, we'll see just how close they really are.
Jim