Browse by Artist: LOUVIN, CHARLIE

Artist:	LOUVIN, CHARLIE
Title:	Charlie Louvin
Label:	TOMPKINS SQUARE
Format:	CD
Price:	$14.00
Catalog #:	TSQ 1042CD

"The term 'living legend' gets thrown around quite a bit, but it actually applies to Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Louvin. Charlie Louvin's influence on country, alt-country, and their many sub-genres is incalculable. The unique harmonies and lyrical folk poetry of the Louvin Brothers ('among the top duos in country music history' --All Music Guide) have inspired countless covers of their songs by such artists as Johnny Cash, Gram Parsons, The Byrds, Emmylou Harris, Uncle Tupelo and the Raconteurs (with Jack White). Produced by Mark Nevers (Lambchop, Calexico, Candi Staton) and Charlie Louvin, the new album was recorded in Spring/Summer 2006 in Nashville. It features guest performances by Elvis Costello, Jeff Tweedy, Will Oldham, Tom T. Hall, George Jones, Bobby Bare Sr., Tift Merritt, Marty Stuart, David Kilgour, and members of Bright Eyes, Lambchop, Superchunk, Blanche and Clem Snide, among others. The album features several Louvin Brothers classics as well as country favorites first popularized by Jimmie Rodgers, The Delmore Brothers, The Carter Family, and The Monroe Brothers."

Artist:	LOUVIN, CHARLIE
Title:	Live At Shake It Records
Label:	TOMPKINS SQUARE
Format:	CD
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	TSQ 1912CD

"Country Music Hall of Fame legend Charlie Louvin co-wrote and recorded some of the most enduring country songs of all time with his brother Ira. Charlie recorded this live album in May 2007 during a non-stop tour in support of his acclaimed new album on Tompkins Square. In fact, this past year has seen the 80-year-old tour with Lucinda Williams, play major festivals like Bonnaroo, share bills with Ryan Adams and Neko Case, and release a video for the song 'Ira.' The Louvin Brothers songs featured on Charlie Louvin, and on this live CD, have been handed down by Gram Parsons, Johnny Cash, The Byrds, Emmylou Harris and Uncle Tupelo, and recently made it into live sets by the likes of Beck and Jack White. Charlie's influence on a new generation is clear. This live set captures Charlie at one of his many 'in store' appearances. It's a stripped-down field recording from a true living legend."

Artist:	LOUVIN, CHARLIE
Title:	Steps To Heaven
Label:	TOMPKINS SQUARE
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	TSQ 2059CD

"Features 10 traditional gospel classics including 2 Louvin Brothers songs. The release will be followed by Charlie Louvin Sings Murder Ballads & Disaster Songs. Both albums were produced, recorded and mixed by Mark Nevers (Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, Andrew Bird, Bobby Bare Sr.). Instead of hanging back at age 81, Charlie has instead chosen to challenge himself. Steps To Heaven was recorded live with a gospel choir comprised of three sisters, journeyman gospel pianist Derrick Lee, and Chris Scruggs, adding doghouse bass and electric guitar. Louvin had never recorded with black gospel musicians before, and in doing so discovered a new musical path. Charlie remarks, 'I did things on the gospel record I had no idea I could do. I'd be thinking along the way, 'How can I do things I've never done before?' And I did it.' 2007 saw Louvin celebrate his 80th birthday amidst a swirl of activity around the release of his first studio album in ten years, Charlie Louvin. Grammy-nominated for 'Best Traditional Folk Album,' the disc features George Jones, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Will Oldham, and Elvis Costello, among others. Charlie toured and recorded with Lucinda Williams, made a video for the song 'Ira,' released a field recording of one of his many in-store performances, Live at Shake It Records, played over 100 concert dates sharing stages with Ryan Adams and Neko Case, appeared on giant festivals like Bonnaroo and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, and placed a medallion around Emmylou Harris' neck inducting her into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Charlie's self-titled album earned 4 out of 5 stars in Uncut and MOJO magazines, and sparked a bevy of great press and renewed interest in his fascinating career."

Artist:	LOUVIN, CHARLIE
Title:	Sings Murder Ballads And Disaster Songs
Label:	TOMPKINS SQUARE
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	TSQ 2127CD

"Although some might be surprised by a thematic Charlie Louvin album dealing with death and despair, one needn't look any further than the very first Louvin Brothers album to find a connection. Tragic Songs of Life, released in 1956, is full of emotional songs detailing heartbreak, betrayal, violence and loss. Inspired by Tompkins Square's recent Grammy-nominated 3CD box set People Take Warning!, Murder Ballads & Disaster Songs, 1913-1938, Charlie reached back for a couple of songs from that first Louvin album, five songs from the box set, and assorted other choice picks to create a moving and sometimes raucous new take on traditional songs of tragedy. Liner notes by Holly George-Warren. Guests musicians include Andrew Bird and Chris Scruggs."

Artist:	LOUVIN, CHARLIE
Title:	Hickory Wind: Live At The Gram Parsons Guitar Pull
Label:	TOMPKINS SQUARE
Format:	CD
Price:	$13.00
Catalog #:	TSQ 2363CD

...Waycross GA. "On February 22, 1956, The Louvin Brothers warmed up for Elvis Presley at City Auditorium in Waycross, GA. On hand was a nine year old boy named Gram Parsons. It would leave an indelible mark on the future legend, who went on to popularize several Louvin Brothers songs for the ages. On September 19, 2009, Charlie returned to Waycross to pay tribute to the granddaddy of 'alt country'/ 'Americana', singing 'Hickory Wind' for the first time ever, as well as Louvin Brothers songs Gram either recorded or must have heard in his early years. If Gram is the granddaddy, Charlie is the great-granddaddy; a Country Music Hall of Famer, and a legend in the truest sense of the word."

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