Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947

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Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947
A photo of Skaggs in a suit, holding a guitar and stood next to a microphone stand.
Studio album by
Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder
ReleasedMarch 25, 2008
GenreBluegrass
Length37:14
LabelSkaggs Family
Ricky Skaggs chronology
Salt of the Earth
(2007) 		Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947
(2008) 		Solo (Songs My Dad Loved)
(2009)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947 is an album by Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, released through Skaggs Family Records on March 25, 2008.[1][2] In 2009, the album won the group the Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album.[3] This album provides as a tribute to the father of bluegrass music, Bill Monroe, along with other bluegrass pioneers, including Lester Flatt, and Earl Scruggs, who made a guest appearance on this album, at 85 years old when the project was recorded.

Track listing[edit]

Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Goin' Back to Old Kentucky"Bill Monroe3:06
2."When You're Lonely"Lester Flatt3:04
3."Toy Heart"Bill Monroe3:31
4."It's Mighty Dark to Travel"Bill Monroe3:05
5."Mother's Only Sleeping"Ralph Stanley3:12
6."Bluegrass Breakdown"Bill Monroe2:55
7."Little Cabin Home on the Hill"Lester Flatt3:15
8."Mansions for Me"Bill Monroe3:28
9."Sweetheart You Done Me Wrong"Lester Flatt2:56
10."Why Did You Wander"Lester Flatt2:50
11."Remember the Cross"Bill Monroe; Howard Watts3:00
12."The Old Crossroad"Charlie Monroe2:52
Total length:37:14

Personnel[edit]

  • Erick Anderson – design, photography
  • Paul Brewster – tenor vocals
  • Candy Burton – make-up, hair stylist
  • Mark Fain – bass
  • Lester Flatt – composer
  • Gordon Gillingham – photography
  • Lee Groitzsch – assistant
  • John Hood – photography
  • Cody Kilby – guitar, soloist
  • Brent King – engineer, mixing
  • Andy Leftwich – fiddle
  • Del McCoury – tenor vocals, guest appearance
  • Andrew Mendelson – mastering
  • Jim Mills – banjo, bass vocals
  • Earl Scruggs – banjo
  • Ricky Skaggs – mandolin, vocals, producer, liner notes, photography
  • Darrin Vincent – baritone vocals
  • Howard Watts – composer

Chart performance[edit]

Chart performance for Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947
Chart (2008) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[4] 191
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[5] 26
US Top Bluegrass Albums (Billboard)[6] 1
US Top Country Albums (Billboard)[7] 29

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Leggett, Steve. "Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947". AllMusic. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  2. ^ Gerome, John. "Ricky Skaggs salutes Bill Monroe". Cape Cod Times. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  3. ^ "2009 Grammy Award Winners". Billboard. 2009-02-09. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
  4. ^ "Ricky Skaggs Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  5. ^ "Ricky Skaggs Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  6. ^ "Ricky Skaggs Chart History (Top Bluegrass Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "Ricky Skaggs Chart History (Top Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 28, 2024.


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