Almost Home by Ralph Stanley
This album has been out of print for some time and is only available as a digital download. Almost Home is a unique gospel album of 12 songs done a cappella. This is a sound Ralph Stanley grew up on and he was one of the first artist to introduce it to Bluegrass music. "Village Church Yard" features Keith Whitley and Ricky Skaggs. Other songs feature Charlie Sizemore. Listening to Ralph Stanley's fine tenor voice you are going to feel like you are in church.
Tracklist
| 1. | God Put A Rainbow In The Clouds | 2:01 |
| 2. | Old Ship Of Zion | 2:14 |
| 3. | Almost Home | 4:38 |
| 4. | They Will Be Done | 3:17 |
| 5. | It's Heaven On Earth | 1:57 |
| 6. | Village Church Yard | 5:36 |
| 7. | I'll Live In Glory | 1:35 |
| 8. | I've Got To Cross That Lonely River | 1:47 |
| 9. | The Day Is Past And Gone | 3:44 |
| 10. | They Shall Walk With Me In White | 1:54 |
| 11. | Life's Other Side | 2:18 |
| 12. | Jerusalem, My Happy Home | 5:12 |
Credits
Charlie Sizemore, Ricky Skaggs, Jack Cooke, Ernie Thacker, Roy Lee Centers, Keith Whitley, all backing vocals
License
All rights reserved.Recommendations
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Ralph Stanley’s legendary career spanned nearly 70 years, with 50 of those leading the Clinch Mountain Boys. His long relationship with Rebel Records began in 1971 with Cry From The Cross, a gospel masterpiece.
Ralph’s band became a proving ground for bluegrass greats like Keith Whitely and Ricky Skaggs. His popularity surged again with the song "Oh Death" in the movie "Brother Where Art Thou".