Universally acclaimed as one of the most important progressive bluegrass bands, The Country Gentlemen brilliantly encompass a unique blend of folk and bluegrass. Originally released in 1963 by Folkways Records at the height of folk and bluegrass music’s popularity, On The Road is an essential example of the Country Gentlemen’s definitive style. This album is comprised of excerpts from two live concerts recorded in 1962-63 and six never before released bonus tracks recorded in 1961 at the band’s appearance at Carnegie Hall. This reissue offers a rare glimpse of the Country Gentlemen as they appeared on stage at the peak of their creativity. 61 minutes. 32-page booklet with extensive notes.
1 Handsome Molly
2 The Sunny Side of Life
3 Poor Ellen Smith
4 The Long Black Veil
5 Grandfather’s Clock
6 Ain’t Got No Home
7 Heartaches
8 Little Glass of Wine
9 Walking in Jerusalem (Just Like John)
10 I Am a Pilgrim
11 A Letter to Tom
12 Rawhide
13 Blue Ridge Mountain Blues
14 I Ain’t Gonna Work Tomorrow
15 A Letter to Tom
16 John Hardy
17 The Fields Have Turned Brown
18 These Men of God
19 Little Sparrow