Ralph Edmund Stanley (born February 25, 1927), also known as Dr. Ralph Stanley, is an American bluegrass artist, known for his distinctive singing and banjo playing. Stanley has been playing music since 1946, originally with his brother Carter as part of the "Stanley Brothers", and most often as the leader of his band, the "Clinch Mountain Boys". He is part of the first generation of bluegrass musicians and has been inducted into both the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor and the Grand Ole Opry.
Biography
Ralph Edmond Stanley was born, grew up, and lives today in rural Southwest Virginia—"in a little town called McClure at a place called Big Spraddle, just up the holler" from where he moved in 1936 and has lived ever since in Dickenson County. The son of Lee and Lucy Stanley, Ralph did not grow up around a lot of music in his home. As he says, his "daddy didn't play an instrument, but sometimes he would sing church music. And I'd hear him sing songs like 'Man of Constant Sorrow,' 'Pretty Polly' and 'Omie Wise.'"
"Shine On (Shine All Your Sweet Love on Me)" is a song written by Johnny MacRae and Bob Morrison, and recorded by American country music artist George Jones. It was released in January 1983 as the first single from his album Shine On. The song peaked at number 3 on the BillboardHot Country Singles chart. "Shine On" was Jones' sixth Top 10 solo hit in less than three years and demonstrated Jones' incredible gift for bending and twisting vocal notes in his own inimitable manner. The song also displayed some of the pop elements that producer Billy Sherrill would introduce into George's sound over the course of his next few albums.
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I'll Fly Away · Ralph Stanley
Shine On
℗ Rebel Records Llc
Released on: 2005-06-07
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published: 08 Nov 2014
One Drop Of Water
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One Drop Of Water · Ralph Stanley
While The Ages Roll On
℗ Rebel Records Llc
Released on: 2005-04-19
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published: 09 Feb 2018
Ralph Stanley O Death
published: 30 Jan 2009
Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mt Boys - Bluegrass Bluegrass 1977 KET special
1. Choo Choo Comin [2:07]
2. Footprints In The Snow [5:19]
3. Katy Hill [9:14]
4. Just Because [12:19]
5. I'll Just Go Away [15:22]
6. Rocky Island [20:41]
7. Pikeville Jail
8. I've Just Seen The Rock Of Ages
9. Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem
10. Nobody's Love Is Like Mine
11. Will You Miss Me
12. Catch a Train and Ride
13. Sitting On Top Of The World
14. Orange Blossom Special
15. Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms
16. Mountain Dew
Ralph Stanley (banjo); Curly Ray Cline (fiddle); Keith Whitley (guitar); Troy 'Renfro' Profitt (guitar); Jack Cooke (bass)
published: 02 Jan 2017
Classic Stanley (Disc 1) [1998] - Ralph Stanley
Label: Freeland Records
Format: CD
Country: US
Released: 1998
Song List:
【00:00】01 - Introduction - Bill Vernon
【00:16】02 - Pig In A Pen
【02:02】03 - Nobody's Love Is Like Mine
【04:39】04 - Black Mountain Rag
【06:49】05 - Going Up Home To Live In Green Pastures
【09:43】06 - Mother No Longer Awaits Me At Home
【13:20】07 - Bright Morning Star
【16:14】08 - Clinch Mountain Backstep
【18:46】09 - Little Glass Of Wine
【22:21】10 - Blue Yodel #3
【24:27】11 - I Just Think I'll Go Away
【27:04】12 - Stone Walls And Steel Bars
【29:15】13 - Oh Death
【31:29】14 - You Better Sit Down And Pray
【34:58】15 - Take Your Shoes Off Moses
【36:57】16 - Who Will Sing For Me
【38:28】17 - The Kitten And The Cat
【40:31】18 - Love Me Darling, Just Tonight
Musicians:
・Ralph Stanley (Banjo, Vocals)
・Roy Lee Centers (Guitar, Vocals)
・...
published: 04 Apr 2020
The Stanley Brothers - Angel Band
The Stanley Brothers - Angel Band
Bluegrass
published: 16 May 2013
Ralph Stanley & Patty Loveless — "Pretty Polly" — Live
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I'll Fly Away · Ralph Stanley
Shine On
℗ Rebel Records Llc
Released on: 2005-06-07
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I'll Fly Away · Ralph Stanley
Shine On
℗ Rebel Records Llc
Released on: 2005-06-07
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I'll Fly Away · Ralph Stanley
Shine On
℗ Rebel Records Llc
Released on: 2005-06-07
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One Drop Of Water · Ralph Stanley
While The Ages Roll On
℗ Rebel Records Llc
Released on: 2005-04-1...
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One Drop Of Water · Ralph Stanley
While The Ages Roll On
℗ Rebel Records Llc
Released on: 2005-04-19
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One Drop Of Water · Ralph Stanley
While The Ages Roll On
℗ Rebel Records Llc
Released on: 2005-04-19
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1. Choo Choo Comin [2:07]
2. Footprints In The Snow [5:19]
3. Katy Hill [9:14]
4. Just Because [12:19]
5. I'll Just Go Away [15:22]
6. Rocky Island [20:41]
7. P...
1. Choo Choo Comin [2:07]
2. Footprints In The Snow [5:19]
3. Katy Hill [9:14]
4. Just Because [12:19]
5. I'll Just Go Away [15:22]
6. Rocky Island [20:41]
7. Pikeville Jail
8. I've Just Seen The Rock Of Ages
9. Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem
10. Nobody's Love Is Like Mine
11. Will You Miss Me
12. Catch a Train and Ride
13. Sitting On Top Of The World
14. Orange Blossom Special
15. Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms
16. Mountain Dew
Ralph Stanley (banjo); Curly Ray Cline (fiddle); Keith Whitley (guitar); Troy 'Renfro' Profitt (guitar); Jack Cooke (bass)
1. Choo Choo Comin [2:07]
2. Footprints In The Snow [5:19]
3. Katy Hill [9:14]
4. Just Because [12:19]
5. I'll Just Go Away [15:22]
6. Rocky Island [20:41]
7. Pikeville Jail
8. I've Just Seen The Rock Of Ages
9. Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem
10. Nobody's Love Is Like Mine
11. Will You Miss Me
12. Catch a Train and Ride
13. Sitting On Top Of The World
14. Orange Blossom Special
15. Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms
16. Mountain Dew
Ralph Stanley (banjo); Curly Ray Cline (fiddle); Keith Whitley (guitar); Troy 'Renfro' Profitt (guitar); Jack Cooke (bass)
Label: Freeland Records
Format: CD
Country: US
Released: 1998
Song List:
【00:00】01 - Introduction - Bill Vernon
【00:16】02 - Pig In A Pen
【02:02】03 - Nobody's L...
Label: Freeland Records
Format: CD
Country: US
Released: 1998
Song List:
【00:00】01 - Introduction - Bill Vernon
【00:16】02 - Pig In A Pen
【02:02】03 - Nobody's Love Is Like Mine
【04:39】04 - Black Mountain Rag
【06:49】05 - Going Up Home To Live In Green Pastures
【09:43】06 - Mother No Longer Awaits Me At Home
【13:20】07 - Bright Morning Star
【16:14】08 - Clinch Mountain Backstep
【18:46】09 - Little Glass Of Wine
【22:21】10 - Blue Yodel #3
【24:27】11 - I Just Think I'll Go Away
【27:04】12 - Stone Walls And Steel Bars
【29:15】13 - Oh Death
【31:29】14 - You Better Sit Down And Pray
【34:58】15 - Take Your Shoes Off Moses
【36:57】16 - Who Will Sing For Me
【38:28】17 - The Kitten And The Cat
【40:31】18 - Love Me Darling, Just Tonight
Musicians:
・Ralph Stanley (Banjo, Vocals)
・Roy Lee Centers (Guitar, Vocals)
・Curly Ray Cline (Fiddle)
・Jack Cooke (Bass, Vocals)
・Keith Whitley (Guitar, Vocals)
・Ricky Skkags (Mandolin, Vocals)
Label: Freeland Records
Format: CD
Country: US
Released: 1998
Song List:
【00:00】01 - Introduction - Bill Vernon
【00:16】02 - Pig In A Pen
【02:02】03 - Nobody's Love Is Like Mine
【04:39】04 - Black Mountain Rag
【06:49】05 - Going Up Home To Live In Green Pastures
【09:43】06 - Mother No Longer Awaits Me At Home
【13:20】07 - Bright Morning Star
【16:14】08 - Clinch Mountain Backstep
【18:46】09 - Little Glass Of Wine
【22:21】10 - Blue Yodel #3
【24:27】11 - I Just Think I'll Go Away
【27:04】12 - Stone Walls And Steel Bars
【29:15】13 - Oh Death
【31:29】14 - You Better Sit Down And Pray
【34:58】15 - Take Your Shoes Off Moses
【36:57】16 - Who Will Sing For Me
【38:28】17 - The Kitten And The Cat
【40:31】18 - Love Me Darling, Just Tonight
Musicians:
・Ralph Stanley (Banjo, Vocals)
・Roy Lee Centers (Guitar, Vocals)
・Curly Ray Cline (Fiddle)
・Jack Cooke (Bass, Vocals)
・Keith Whitley (Guitar, Vocals)
・Ricky Skkags (Mandolin, Vocals)
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I'll Fly Away · Ralph Stanley
Shine On
℗ Rebel Records Llc
Released on: 2005-06-07
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One Drop Of Water · Ralph Stanley
While The Ages Roll On
℗ Rebel Records Llc
Released on: 2005-04-19
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1. Choo Choo Comin [2:07]
2. Footprints In The Snow [5:19]
3. Katy Hill [9:14]
4. Just Because [12:19]
5. I'll Just Go Away [15:22]
6. Rocky Island [20:41]
7. Pikeville Jail
8. I've Just Seen The Rock Of Ages
9. Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem
10. Nobody's Love Is Like Mine
11. Will You Miss Me
12. Catch a Train and Ride
13. Sitting On Top Of The World
14. Orange Blossom Special
15. Roll In My Sweet Baby's Arms
16. Mountain Dew
Ralph Stanley (banjo); Curly Ray Cline (fiddle); Keith Whitley (guitar); Troy 'Renfro' Profitt (guitar); Jack Cooke (bass)
Label: Freeland Records
Format: CD
Country: US
Released: 1998
Song List:
【00:00】01 - Introduction - Bill Vernon
【00:16】02 - Pig In A Pen
【02:02】03 - Nobody's Love Is Like Mine
【04:39】04 - Black Mountain Rag
【06:49】05 - Going Up Home To Live In Green Pastures
【09:43】06 - Mother No Longer Awaits Me At Home
【13:20】07 - Bright Morning Star
【16:14】08 - Clinch Mountain Backstep
【18:46】09 - Little Glass Of Wine
【22:21】10 - Blue Yodel #3
【24:27】11 - I Just Think I'll Go Away
【27:04】12 - Stone Walls And Steel Bars
【29:15】13 - Oh Death
【31:29】14 - You Better Sit Down And Pray
【34:58】15 - Take Your Shoes Off Moses
【36:57】16 - Who Will Sing For Me
【38:28】17 - The Kitten And The Cat
【40:31】18 - Love Me Darling, Just Tonight
Musicians:
・Ralph Stanley (Banjo, Vocals)
・Roy Lee Centers (Guitar, Vocals)
・Curly Ray Cline (Fiddle)
・Jack Cooke (Bass, Vocals)
・Keith Whitley (Guitar, Vocals)
・Ricky Skkags (Mandolin, Vocals)
Ralph Edmund Stanley (born February 25, 1927), also known as Dr. Ralph Stanley, is an American bluegrass artist, known for his distinctive singing and banjo playing. Stanley has been playing music since 1946, originally with his brother Carter as part of the "Stanley Brothers", and most often as the leader of his band, the "Clinch Mountain Boys". He is part of the first generation of bluegrass musicians and has been inducted into both the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor and the Grand Ole Opry.
Biography
Ralph Edmond Stanley was born, grew up, and lives today in rural Southwest Virginia—"in a little town called McClure at a place called Big Spraddle, just up the holler" from where he moved in 1936 and has lived ever since in Dickenson County. The son of Lee and Lucy Stanley, Ralph did not grow up around a lot of music in his home. As he says, his "daddy didn't play an instrument, but sometimes he would sing church music. And I'd hear him sing songs like 'Man of Constant Sorrow,' 'Pretty Polly' and 'Omie Wise.'"