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Earl Scruggs and Friends
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MSRP: $18.98
Your Price: $10.60
Savings: $ 8.38 ( 44% )
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Manufacturer: Mca Nashville
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Additional Earl Scruggs and Friends Information
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As Earl Scruggs broadened his horizons into country-rock in the early 1970s, two albums much like this one appeared, featuring cameos from Bob Dylan, the Byrds, Linda Ronstadt, Joan Baez, etc. Now as then, the results are mixed. Sir Elton John renders a mature, definitive "Country Comfort." Dwight Yoakam's newly penned "Borrowed Love," "True Love Never Dies" with Travis Tritt, and John Fogerty's "Blue Ridge Mountain Blues" all honor bluegrass traditions. Vince Gill and Rosanne Cash ("I Found Love"), Marty Stuart ("Foggy Mountain Rock"/"Foggy Mountain Special"), and Johnny Cash with Don Henley (the eerie "Passin' Thru") are focused and flawless. The misfires are equally spectacular. Billy Bob Thornton's "Ring of Fire" doesn't bode well for his 2001 country album. Not only are Melissa Etheridge and Sting out of their element, their overwhelming performances relegate Scruggs to the distant background. Likewise, his signature instrumental "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" buckles under the weight of 10 guest pickers including Steve Martin and Paul Shaffer. All-star tributes can be a bear to manage. Given that reality, 8 out of 12 ain't bad. --Rich Kienzle
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What Customers Say About Earl Scruggs and Friends:
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We are completely happy with our purchase. No skipping; just perfect and timewise was also very good. Thanks
the cd was delivered very quickly and i am very pleased with it, great music.
He plays a signficant part on Track 7, Foggy Mountain Breakdown. Okay, this album is incredible, as much for the celebrity participation as the quality. The song went on to win a Grammy.Maybe they didn't mention him on the album since people would expect a comedy routine, but give a listen to Track 7 to gain a broader appreciation for one of our nation's formost novelists, essayists, actors, comedians, banjo artists and all-around brilliant guys-- STEVE MARTIN. The celebrities add their own touches to Earl's Superlative work. However, the most interesting celebrity participant isn't even mentioned on the album, Steve Martin. PSSince I wrote this review 2 CDs that feature Steve's Banjo music have become available.They are The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo and The Steve Martin Brothers. They are wonderful.
If you like all types of music, you will love this CD. I enjoy each and every song on this recording. How many other CDs can I say the same about. None.
Excellent- but it is Earl Scruggs after all so it could only be excellent.
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