Louvin Brothers Tragic Songs of Life/Satan is Real (2-for-1)

Price: $19.95

These two classic, iconic albums from The Louvin Brothers have certainly stood the test of time. Raven presents them on one brilliant CD, proving that Tragic Songs of Life (1956) and Satan is Real (1960) sound as thrilling today as ever. With their impassioned gospel themes, these two LPs capture the very essence of the brothers at the peak of their powers. Charlie and Ira’s sublime harmonies and hard-driving take on traditional country provided the blueprint for future generations of country and rock musicians. From the enigmatic Gram Parsons and his protégé Emmylou Harris to a long list of contemporary adherents (including Uncle Tupelo, Hank Williams III etc), the legend and influence of the Louvin Brothers continues unabated. With four bonus tracks from the period, this outstanding value 2-for-1 CD delivers 28 of the very best from the brothers’ deep catalogue of classic songs.

Tragic Songs of Life (1956)
1. Kentucky 2. I’ll Be All Smiles Tonight 3. Let Her Go, God Bless Her 4. What Is Home Without Love 5. A Tiny Broken Heart 6. In The Pines 7. Alabama 8. Katie Dear 9. My Brother’s Will 10. Knoxville Girl 11. Take The News To Mother 12. Mary Of The Wild Moor

Satan Is Real (1960)
13. Satan Is Real 14. There Is A Higher Power 15. The Christian Life 16. The River Of Jordan 17. The Kneeling Drunkard’s Plea 18. Are You Afraid To Die 19. He Can Be Found 20. Dying From Home, And Lost 21. The Drunkard’s Doom 22. Satan’s Jeweled Crown 23. The Angels Rejoiced Last Night 24. I’m Ready To Go Home

BONUS TRACKS - Boppin' Blues 45s (1959)
25. Blue From Now On 26. Red Hen Hop 27. Read What’s In My Heart 28. My Heart Was Trampled On The Street

Also available: The Louvin Brothers - The Essential 1955-1964: My Baby's Gone