If Only You Knew.... The Best Of Larry Rice
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REBCD7534
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Description
It is ironic - as well as sad - that a small number of excellent Bluegrass musicians just happened to be in the right place but at the wrong time. We are talking about names like Ted Lundy, Buzz Busby and Porter Church - all great but little known musicians. You can add another name to that list: Larry Rice.
Older brother of the illustrious Tony Rice, he had a fair measure of success musically, playing mandolin and singing harmony with J.D. Crowe in one of Crowe's earliest and best bands ever. In a 5-year stint with Crowe, Larry Rice became a fairly well known name; but Crowe traveled little in those days, and for the most part, only dedicated insiders had a chance to note Rice's talents.
Rice was an outstanding mandolin picker, a fact not recognized by many today, because he was known more for his singing and songwriting. His singing style was also very distinctive, as can be heard on this 16 track collection that really does include the very best of Rice's recorded work. But what is probably most intriguing about his music is the songs he wrote, and they generally reflect a sardonic, often cynical view of life and the difficulties it can bring to those who for one reason or another, are down and out. Also contributing in a major way is the stellar guitar work of Tony Rice - he is present on 11 of the 16 tracks and is in top form.
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Tracklisting
- 1. Aunt Mary’s Spring
- 2. Coo Coo’s Nest
- 3. If You Only Knew
- 4. Rainy Day People
- 5. Without Mentioning Your Name
- 6. Never Meant To Be
- 7. Sunday Silence
- 8. Ol’ Blue
- 9. Used To Be
- 10. Tinsel Town
- 11. Pretty Polly
- 12. Unemployment Line
- 13. Take My Ring From Your Finger
- 14. Hurricane Elena
- 15. Plastic People Town
- 16. Four Wheel Drive
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Calling You From My Mountain
Peter Rowan
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The Best of Larry Sparks: Bound to Ride
Larry Sparks
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Short Life of Trouble: Songs of Grayson and Whitter
Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys
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Old Songs & Ballads
Ralph Stanley
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Clinch Mountain Sweethearts
Ralph Stanley & Friends
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Bluegrass Hits and Heartsongs
Mac Wiseman
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True Bluegrass Guitar
Various Artists
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Lonesome And Blue: More Favorites
Larry Sparks
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True Bluegrass Mandolin
Various Artists
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Clouds Over Carolina
Larry Rice
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