Comments on: The Delmore Brothers: early C&W pioneers.

The Delmore Brothers: early C&W pioneers.

flapjax at midnite — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 03:10:59 -0800

The Delmore Brothers, hailing from north Alabama and active from 1926 to 1952, were an early country and western duo that married effortlessly relaxed (but very polished) harmonies with soulful country-boogie blues. Bob Dylan said of them: "The Delmore Brothers, God, I really loved them! I think they've influenced every harmony I've ever tried to sing." They're sure worth some listens, y'all.

By: flapjax at midnite

flapjax at midnite — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 03:12:17 -0800

And here's the Wikipedia page, just for good measure.

By: chuckdarwin

chuckdarwin — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 03:18:30 -0800

flapjax, I owe you a beer for this. Or, would you prefer sake?

By: flapjax at midnite

flapjax at midnite — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 03:21:24 -0800

Hey, thanks, chuckdarwin! I'll take you up on the beer, like, say, a nice English ale. I'm not a sake guy. Ain't those Delmores great?

By: chuckdarwin

chuckdarwin — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 03:23:36 -0800

Yeah, I think that song is asking, nay, BEGGING to be covered. *buys flapjax a pint of Bucking Fastard*

By: greenskpr

greenskpr — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:25:52 -0800

It's all about theyodeling. With apologies to Slim Whitman and Mike Johnson.

By: vronsky

vronsky — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:34:02 -0800

I really do hear some Dylan in their phrasings and harmony. Very cool flapjax. Y'all have the Delmore Brothers, we have the Carter Family;) (sorry hungover - sentences hard to form, ha Slim Whitman.)

By: timsteil

timsteil — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:37:11 -0800

One of my prized possesions is the original vinyl of the Browns Ferry Four's greatest hits. Delmore Bros...Merle Travis...and Grandpa Jones singing gospel harmony stuff As a lifelong fan/player of old timey music I call for an official Flapjaxfilter for all the cool stuff he has posted here.

By: vronsky

vronsky — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:41:22 -0800

that 9 pound hammer, it's a little too heavy, honey for my size...

By: omnidrew

omnidrew — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:17:27 -0800

Fifty Miles To Travel is a collection of D.B. acetates impeccably mastered for CD. Sounds like they are in the room with you.

By: einer

einer — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:41:33 -0800

Flapjax. If you're ever in Nashville, there will be a beer waiting for you at Layla's pub on 3rd and West End. Thank you again.

By: timsteil

timsteil — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:26:35 -0800

there will be a beer waiting for you at Layla's pub on 3rd and West End. Einer: do you mean Jim and Leila's by any chance? I knew them before they moved to Nashville. Alsmost got in a band with them once.

By: roll truck roll

roll truck roll — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:39:43 -0800

I just added you as a muse.

By: vronsky

vronsky — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:41:20 -0800

I just added you as a muse.