Livin', Lovin', Losin': Songs of the Louvin Brothers

Livin', Lovin', Losin': Songs of the Louvin Brothers

ASIN: B0000CD5JH

Track Listings

1. Intro to Charlie and Ira [Live]

2. Cash on the Barrelhead - Joe Nichols, Rhonda Vincent

3. My Baby's Gone - Rodney Crowell, Emmylou Harris

4. How's the World Treating You - Alison Krauss, James Taylor

5. I Can't Keep You in Love With Me - Terri Clark, Vince Gill

6. Must You Throw Dirt in My Face - Merle Haggard, Carl Jackson

7. If I Could Only Win Your Love - Ronnie Dunn, Rebecca Lynn Howard

8. When I Stop Dreaming - Glen Campbell, Leslie Satcher

9. I Wish You Knew - Pamela Brown Hayes, Kathy Louvin

10. New Partner Waltz - Carl Jackson, Linda Ronstadt

11. Are You Teasing Me - Patty Loveless, Jon Randall

12. I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby - Harley Allen, Dierks Bentley

13. You're Running Wild - Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Jerry Salley

14. Angels Rejoiced - Sonya Isaacs, Dolly Parton

15. Let Us Travel, Travel On - Del McCoury, Marty Stuart

16. Keep Your Eyes on Jesus - Johnny Cash, The Jordanaires, Pam Tillis

Tracks:

Introduction to Ira and Charlie Louvin
Cash On The Barrelhead - Joe Nichols/Rhonda Vincent
My Baby's Gone - Emmylou Harris/Rodney Crowell
How's The World Treating You - James Taylor/Alison Krauss
I Can't Keep You In Love With Me - Vince Gill/Terri Clark
Must You Throw Dirt In My Face - Merle Haggard/Carl Jackson
If I Could Only Win Your Love - Ronnie Dunn/Rebecca Lynn Howard
When I Stop Dreaming - Glen Campbell/Leslie Satcher
I Wish You Knew - Kathy Louvin/Pamela Brown Hayes
New Partner's Waltz - Linda Ronstadt/Carl Jackson
Are You Teasing Me - Patty Loveless/Jon Randall
I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby - Harley Allan/Dierks Bentley
You're Running Wild - Larry Cordle/Carl Jackson/Jerry Salley
The Angels Rejoiced - Dolly Parton/Sonya Isaacs
Let Us Travel, Travel On - Marty Stuart/Del McCoury
Keep Your Eyes On Jesus - Pam Tillis/Johnny Cash with the Jordanaires

Amazon.com

Given their impact on generations of country, country-rock, and bluegrass acts, it's amazing the Louvins haven't had a modern tribute before. Unlike tribute albums that stumble through inconsistent performances and ill-matched material, this one soars, the selections well matched to the paired artists. Joe Nichols and Rhonda Vincent capture "Cash on the Barrelhead's" sassy humor. Emmylou Harris--who spearheaded the Louvin revival--and Rodney Crowell are relaxed on the Louvin hit "My Baby's Gone." Merle Haggard and the album's producer Carl Jackson capture the anguish of "Must You Throw Dirt in My Face." Glen Campbell and Leslie Satcher wring maximum passion from "When I Stop Dreaming." Obscure gospel tunes receive equally stellar treatment. "Keep Your Eyes on Jesus" teams Pam Tillis with Johnny Cash (handling the recitation) and the Jordanaires. Marty Stuart and Del McCoury establish the Louvins' bluegrass ties on "Let Us Travel, Travel On." By seamlessly blending traditional and modern Jackson's created a magnificent tribute that doubles as a fine introduction to the Louvins' earthy, breathtaking majesty. --Rich Kienzle

Customer Reviews:

Not a bad cd.......2007-03-24

As tribute albums go, this one is pretty good. But...did you ever hear a Beatles tribute that was anywhere close to being as good as the Beatles? Same goes here. These are decent performances, but frankly I think they lack the alchemy that made the Louvins' vocal performances so amazing. I was happy to see a tribute to the Louvins because they sure did earn it. But why get this cd when you can get the real thing? And there are so many more good songs done by Charlie and Ira than are captured on this cd, that it would be a shame to stop here. Go get some of their own cds, no way you're gonna regret it.

A real sleeper.......2007-02-03

I discovered this cd by chance and what a find! The vocals (all duets), instrumentation and arrangements are pure and exceptional. In addition to outstanding performances by the recognizable stars I also heard a very talented Carl Jackson for the first time. Especially enjoyable are Emmy Lou Harris/Rodney Crowell, James Taylor/Alison Krause but every cut is great listening. Whether or not you've heard the Louvins' original recordings any true country music fan will appreciate these excellent performances of their timeless songs. A must addition to any traditional country music collection.

Great Performances of Louvin Bros songs.......2007-01-29

The CD features songs made famous by the Louvin Brothers, performed by some of today's greatest country-western singers. These songs have wonderful harmony and entertaining lyrics. If you like two-part harmony and old-fashoned country songs you'll love this CD.

Great Music.......2007-01-12

This CD is a wonderful collection of the Louvin Bros music. The artists have performed these songs with great feeling and I hear a certain pride in their renditions. I'd buy this one any day!!

GREAT covers of Louvin material!.......2006-08-12

I'll just pile on here and echo what everybody else is saying. This is one of the best CDs I've bought in a long time. The matching of singers with material is perfect. The harmony singing is imaginative and spot on. The instrumentation is hot when it needs to be and always appropriate. The differing voices make for a nice variety as you move through the songs. Charlie and Ira would surely be proud of what's been done with their music on this CD.
Now there needs to be a second volume that contains "River of Jordan", "The Christian Life", "You'll Be Rewarded Over There", and other great Louvin gospel numbers. Hopefully, Carl Jackson (the architect of this set) will put that one together soon. Looks like there are plenty of potential buyers out there.

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