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Format:Audio CD
Seldom Scene split apart in 1995 when 3 members left to form Chesapeake. Their places were filled by Fred Travers on dobro, lead singer Dudley Connell and bass player Ronnie Simpkins. John Duffey remained, as did Ben Eldridge.
With such drastic change, the expectation would have been that Seldom Scenes sound would have altered significantly, but no, they still sound very good.
The choice of material remains excellent, contemporary writers include Paul Kennerley, Paul Craft, John Fogerty and Dudley Connell, whilst John Duffey supplies arrangements of Public Domain favourites like Little Sparrow.
This album, released in 1996, was to be John Duffeys last as he died shortly afterwards. It is tempting to look back at this album and see it as his farewell, but in reality the album was all about a new band shaking down and getting it together.
High spots on the album do belong to John Duffey though. His vocal on the Boatman captures the listener, whilst the old weeper, Willie Roy (the crippled boy), is an established favourite. No duds on the album, and it signs off with a spirited version of Bad Moon Rising, the song John Fogerty dedicated to Richard Nixon.
This isn't the Seldom Scene album to start with if you are new to the Band. Start with one of their earlier collections. It isn't their best album, but it is very good, and its very enjoyable. Everything that one expects from Seldom Scene really.
With such drastic change, the expectation would have been that Seldom Scenes sound would have altered significantly, but no, they still sound very good.
The choice of material remains excellent, contemporary writers include Paul Kennerley, Paul Craft, John Fogerty and Dudley Connell, whilst John Duffey supplies arrangements of Public Domain favourites like Little Sparrow.
This album, released in 1996, was to be John Duffeys last as he died shortly afterwards. It is tempting to look back at this album and see it as his farewell, but in reality the album was all about a new band shaking down and getting it together.
High spots on the album do belong to John Duffey though. His vocal on the Boatman captures the listener, whilst the old weeper, Willie Roy (the crippled boy), is an established favourite. No duds on the album, and it signs off with a spirited version of Bad Moon Rising, the song John Fogerty dedicated to Richard Nixon.
This isn't the Seldom Scene album to start with if you are new to the Band. Start with one of their earlier collections. It isn't their best album, but it is very good, and its very enjoyable. Everything that one expects from Seldom Scene really.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Since moving to Seldom Scene from the Johnson Mountain boys, Dudley Connell has continued to remain faithful to traditional bluegrass at its best. Great harmonies and musician ship. A definate must for die hard bluegrass fans
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Seldom Scene's future is NOT in doubt....
19 May 2001
Format:Audio CD
Just a note to say the editorial review is off base when it suggests this is the last recording project for Seldom Scene, or that its future is in doubt with John Duffey's death. In fact, Seldom Scene has had an active performance schedule since John's death; the band remains one of the top bluegrass groups, and I feel confident we can expect lots of great music, both live and recorded, from this great band. (John Duffey, of course, will always be treasured and greatly missed...)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
One of the Best Efforts of a Great Bluegrass Band
29 July 1999
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The Seldom Scene never disappoint, no matter who the personnel. I think the world of John Starling as a lead singer and Mike Auldridge as a dobro player, but Dudley Connell and Fred Travers are, if anything, even better. "Tulsa Chili Bop" simply must be heard; it has all the energy of a classic bluegrass instrumental plus much more interesting harmonies. John Duffey was at the top of his vocal form in "Little Sparrow" and "Boatman", Ben Eldridge is in his usual impeccable form, and Dudley Connell, in addition to his fine singing, plays some of the finest back-up guitar on record. It's a shame that Duffey's death prevented this edition of the Scene from recording more than this one CD.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
wow!
19 Jan 1999
Format:Audio CD
What a wonderful album. Right now this is one of my favorite Bluegrass cd's. If you are a fan of Bluegrass music at all, this is a must buy. No time to go on and on...just buy it.
mrv
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