Louvin Brothers - Cmg Signature Series - Youre Running Wild - Cd - Compact Disc - 14 Songs - PureCountryMusic.Com

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FEATURED PRODUCT! This CD (Compact Disc) features LOUVIN BROTHERS singing these country music hit songs. The following song titles are included on this CD (Compact Disc)

Louvin Bros

By August 1963, things had finally reached a breaking point. Despite their differences and Ira's rowdy behavior and extreme temperament, the Louvin Brothers had become country music's foremost recording duo. Charlie had done his best to keep the act going, but as Ira's drinking spiraled out of control, Charlie watched his talented brother become a "professional alcoholic" and could stand it no longer. After creating a body of work that still ranks among the greatest in country music, the Louvin Brothers were disbanding, each planning to pursue separate careers with Capitol Records. Less than two years later, on a lonely stretch of Missouri highway, Ira would be killed in a tragic, head-on auto collision. Nearly four decades have passed since the Louvin Brothers cut the last of their classic recordings but their music withstands the test of time, influencing each new generation of artists. Breathtaking harmonies and technical mastery aside, the Louvin Brothers also wrote and recorded great songs (Ira is regarded as one of the finest country songwriters of all time), and by combining Chet Atkins style electric guitar with mandolin, they bridged the gap between honky-tonk and the traditional mountain style creating a sound like no other. Born Ira and Charlie Loudermilk, the Louvin Brothers were raised in a remote region of northeast Alabama where they were surrounded by a rich musical tradition. After serving in the military, Charlie and Ira went to work on a radio show on WNOX in Knoxville. They managed to get some of their songs to Fred Rose (legendary songwriter, publisher, and producer of Hank Williams' recordings) who recognized their talent. Rose agreed to publish their songs and helped them get a recording contract with MGM and later introduced them to Capitol Records' legendary producer, Ken Nelson. By the late 1940s, traditional duets weren't exactly in high fashion, but Nelson agreed to record the Louvins as a gospel act. In 1955 the Louvin Brothers joined the Grand Ole Opry where they enjoyed an enthusiastic reception and with their career in high gear, they decided to start recording secular material. Ken Nelson was skeptical, but the transition was seamless. Beginning with "When I Stop Dreaming" in 1955, the Louvin Brothers had a string of unforgettable country hits that by themselves would have secured them a prominent place in music history. "I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby" hit Number 1 in 1956 where it maintained the top spot for two weeks. The Louvins garnered more chart success with "Hoping That You're Hoping," "You're Running Wild," "Cash On The Barrel Head" and a slew of others. There is an indescribable magic in the way Ira and Charlie's voices blend that transcends chart lists and record sales. Traditional as they are, these recordings have a timeless, soulful quality that keeps them as fresh as they were all those years ago, and had their music not been so remarkable and distinct, the Louvin Brothers might have become just another footnote in the annals of country music. But real country music fans know better. Listen to these songs and you will hear elements of gospel, honky-tonk and bluegrass, and it becomes clear why their influence has been so profound. However you classify it—Charlie simply calls it "hillbilly"—one thing remains evident, never has there been, before or since, anything quite like the Louvin Brothers. In October 2001, the Louvin Brothers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. I wonder what took so long? —Mike Bronco
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