J. D. Crowe & The New South

J. D. Crowe & The New South
Studio album by
Released1975
GenreProgressive bluegrass, country
Length31:03
LabelRounder
ProducerJ. D. Crowe
J. D. Crowe chronology
Bluegrass Evolution
(1973)
J. D. Crowe & The New South
(1975)
You Can Share My Blanket
(1977)
Tony Rice chronology
Bluegrass Evolution
(1973)
J. D. Crowe & The New South
(1975)
California Autumn
(1975)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

J. D. Crowe & The New South is an album by American banjo player J. D. Crowe and The New South, released in 1975. It was reissued on CD in 1992.

Background

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After Bluegrass Evolution, Ricky Skaggs[2] replaced Larry Rice and Jerry Douglas joined the group for this eponymously titled album, more commonly known by its Rounder Records catalogue number ("Rounder 0044").[3] Stylistically, this album marked a sharp turn from Bluegrass Evolution as the majority of the album includes traditional bluegrass instrumentation on songs by up-and-coming singer-songwriters such as Gordon Lightfoot, Utah Phillips and Rodney Crowell, as well as incorporating traditional songs.

Legacy

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In 2024, the album was selected to the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, and/or aesthetically significant".[4][5]

Track listing

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  1. "Old Home Place" (Mitch Jayne, Dean Webb) – 2:42
  2. "Some Old Day" (Louise Certain, Gladys Stacey) – 2:25
  3. "Rock Salt and Nails" (Bruce Phillips) – 2:58
  4. "Sally Goodin'" (Traditional) – 3:11
  5. "Ten Degrees And Getting Colder" (Gordon Lightfoot) – 2:13
  6. "Nashville Blues" (Earl Scruggs) – 3:23
  7. "You Are What I Am" (Lightfoot) – 2:17
  8. "Summer Wages" (Ian Tyson) – 4:21
  9. "I'm Walkin'" (Fats Domino, Dave Bartholomew) – 2:05
  10. "Home Sweet Home Revisited" (Rodney Crowell) – 3:17
  11. "Cryin' Holy" (Traditional) – 2:11

Personnel

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  • J. D. Crowe – banjo, guitar on "Rock, Salt & Nails", baritone vocals
  • Jerry Douglas – dobro, guitar
  • Tony Rice – guitar, lead vocals
  • Ricky Skaggs – tenor vocals, fiddle, mandolin, violin, viola
  • Bobby Slone – bass, fiddle

Production notes:

  • J. D. Crowe – producer
  • Steve Ham – engineer
  • John Hartford – liner notes
  • Jack Tottle – liner notes

References

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  1. ^ J. D. Crowe & The New South at AllMusic
  2. ^ J.D. Crowe Dies: Grammy Winning Banjo Master With The New South Was 84 - Deadline
  3. ^ Rounder to reissue 0044 on vinyl - Bluegrass Today
  4. ^ "The Notorious B.I.G., The Chicks, Green Day & More Selected for National Recording Registry (Full List)". Billboard. April 16, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  5. ^ "National Recording Registry Inducts Sounds of ABBA, Blondie, The Cars, The Chicks, Juan Gabriel, Green Day, The Notorious B.I.G. and Lily Tomlin". LOC.gov. Library of Congress. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
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