They were good together no doubt. However the lead singer prior to Keith was just as good if not better. His name was Roy Lee Centers; Google Roy Lee Centers to listen. There's 3 videos on Google entitled Ralph Stanley at Pound, Virginia which are three separate recordings of a live show in a grocery store parking lot. Roy Lee, Keith and Ricky Skaggs are there with Ralph. Ralph is even directing parking for the grocery store...the man paid some dues.@@andrewcaplen5088
wow !!! this is such great music. I grew up on this stuff being from Pikeville , Ky. and all . But I hated it when I was a kid but now that I'm older WOW. Ther melodies, the living , the life experiencies in this music is like no other not even in the blues. This is the music of the Applachia. great music......... WHEN YOUR READY FOR IT...
This is a beautiful song. Nobody, nobody could do it better than Keith and Ralph. My little grandson that is 7 yrs old loves this song. I play it for him everytime he visits. I ask him why he likes this song. He said " I just like his voice." My grandson knows great music!
I live in Pineville right out of Harlan and it was an almost every weekend night thing for the family to get together and play bluegrass records on Granny's front porch. Somebody would bring out the "Spring Water" and we'd dance and carry on into the morning.
Song written by a Magoffin County Kentucky native while serving time in Eddyville penitentiary , name is well known in my family but shall not be exposed here due to the passing of said song writer ,
I have an old tape and Carter announces Larry from being from Kentucky. The Stanley's played up around Kentucky and Ohio for years. Things just sometimes happen...LOL
Sent you another message. I'm 50 years old and I've heard it for years. Call the folks at Rebel Records and talk with them about it...Ask them and listen to their response...It's pretty interesting. Believe what you will. I was told this about 20 years ago.
@DeathbringerDrago Larry does it so well because it's IN HIM...He's Carter's Stanley's son...Everyone knows that in Bluegrass...Ever wonder why Ralph chose him to be his lead singer after Carter died...Gave him his guitar and his boots...
Larry Sparks is Carter's son. That's the word. Ask some of the old timers. Ever wonder why he took him out on the road to play guitar with The Stanley Brothers the last year they toured?
Chootem, I sent you a message off line about the details of Larry and Carter. Carter had two sons and a daughter by his wife. Larry was born when Carter was 22. I sent you a message off line.
They don't get any better than these two. I was in shock when I heard of Keith's passing.😢❤
There has never nor will be a more perfect harmony as Keith and Ralph were
Carter and Ralph
Louvin Bros are close.. but id have to agree with you there
That was amazing, I agree butt Ralph and Patty Pretty Polly.❤
They were good together no doubt. However the lead singer prior to Keith was just as good if not better. His name was Roy Lee Centers; Google Roy Lee Centers to listen. There's 3 videos on Google entitled Ralph Stanley at Pound, Virginia which are three separate recordings of a live show in a grocery store parking lot. Roy Lee, Keith and Ricky Skaggs are there with Ralph. Ralph is even directing parking for the grocery store...the man paid some dues.@@andrewcaplen5088
Keith could sing anything such a beautiful voice. Shame he left us so soon rip
wow !!! this is such great music. I grew up on this stuff being from Pikeville , Ky. and all . But I hated it when I was a kid but now that I'm older WOW. Ther melodies, the living , the life experiencies in this music is like no other not even in the blues. This is the music of the Applachia. great music......... WHEN YOUR READY FOR IT...
Keith Whitley byl vynikající zpěvák, mám ráda jeho hlas, miluji jeho písně ❤️🎸❤️
This is a beautiful song. Nobody, nobody could do it better than Keith and Ralph. My little grandson that is 7 yrs old loves this song. I play it for him everytime he visits. I ask him why he likes this song. He said " I just like his voice." My grandson knows great music!
So, so beautiful. Poor, poor Keith, may he rest in peace.
I live in Pineville right out of Harlan and it was an almost every weekend night thing for the family to get together and play bluegrass records on Granny's front porch. Somebody would bring out the "Spring Water" and we'd dance and carry on into the morning.
This song gives me that lonesome feeling or a yearning for something or someone, I don't know exactly what but this song does it to me.
Every musician should be mentioned/credited for his performance.
that is just the very best I have ever in my life heard!!
I'd never heard "O Beautiful Star of Bethlehem." A bluegrass Christmas Carol! I love it!
So wonderful..fills me with JOY
My father is Tim Austin. Blessed to have grown up in this life
papaw Jack on bass... r.i.p we miss you!
Agreed. From Elkhorn.. hated it as a kid when my dad would listen to it.. now that im older, i love it
Blue Grass Harmony.I love it!!
Song written by a Magoffin County Kentucky native while serving time in Eddyville penitentiary , name is well known in my family but shall not be exposed here due to the passing of said song writer ,
We need another Ralph.
The kid playing in the Cody Norris band is real close..
Love this!!!
That's the greatest music of all time hands down
Absolutely love this song. Saw Ralph Stanley in Chicago 10 years ago,,,fantastic performer still.
I really miss the two.
Love to here u guys
"CLINCH MOUNTAIN GOSPEL" is one of the greatest Bluegrass gospel albums ever recorded. They all have these lime green suits on! LOL
Hey, Great song, Keep up the good work!
~Brien
No better duo that Keith & Ralph
I have an old tape and Carter announces Larry from being from Kentucky. The Stanley's played up around Kentucky and Ohio for years. Things just sometimes happen...LOL
Alan Couick says wonderfiul, I love it.
Sent you another message. I'm 50 years old and I've heard it for years. Call the folks at Rebel Records and talk with them about it...Ask them and listen to their response...It's pretty interesting. Believe what you will. I was told this about 20 years ago.
I will say you are. Carter and Ralph was perfection and they were brothers
woow little town of jenkins!
Ralphs best singer..........Keith Whitley
I'd have to say yes to that, Ralph had the haunting ominous tenor however. Remarkable putting all of them together like this.
Oh that high lonesome
I love this dose Anyone know where I can get a copy of this??
@petranochka You need to hear Larry Sparks sing and play this song I just seen the rock of ages.
Sure wish Kieth could had been able to pitch the alcohol. Very sad story!
Curly Ray Cline on the patient fiddle...poor guy had to stand there and not play on the opening song and a few others.
I wonder where that guitar is now (Keith's D Martin)??
1:50 "Hey Maw, wheres my goin out overalls?" "Whats that jim bo?". "You know, them red 'ns I wear on my dates. Takin Sally to see Ralph Stanley!".
@DeathbringerDrago Larry does it so well because it's IN HIM...He's Carter's Stanley's son...Everyone knows that in Bluegrass...Ever wonder why Ralph chose him to be his lead singer after Carter died...Gave him his guitar and his boots...
Larry Sparks is Carter's son. That's the word. Ask some of the old timers. Ever wonder why he took him out on the road to play guitar with The Stanley Brothers the last year they toured?
Carter also had twin son's in pikeville Ky
where are they now?
I was raise up a couple houses down below Curley ray cline
I love this! How can I get this in instrumental? I want to sing it but I cant play a thing :(
Chootem, I sent you a message off line about the details of Larry and Carter. Carter had two sons and a daughter by his wife. Larry was born when Carter was 22. I sent you a message off line.
I think Ralph was only 59 here in this video.
can anyone say im wrong with my last post???????????
that flat-picking guitarist is just the best.
Simon and garfunfel is second
It was such a waste of a good life gone wrong