Charlie Sizemore - The Story Is... (2005)

Tracklist

01. Mama's Got The Catfish Blues
02. I'll Never Do Better Than You
03. I Washed My Face In The Morning Dew
04. Pamela Brown
05. I Flew Over Our House Last Night
06. Waiting On The Other Shoe To Fall
07. Kentucky In The Morning
08. Old Dogs, Children And Watermelon Wine
09. Ballad Of Forty Dollars
10. Margie's At The Lincoln Park Inn
11. Turn It On, Turn It On, Turn It On
12. Another Town
13. The Year That Clayton Delaney Died
14. Me And Jesus


Vocalist Charlie Sizemore, known not only for his solo efforts but for his work with Ralph Stanley, puts his bluegrass polish on the songs of Tom T. Hall on this release. He adds a heart-piercing, emotional spin to a lot of the tracks, as his expressive singing is a far cry from Hall's less-emotive style. Hall even makes a cameo appearance here, as does Kathy Mattea (on "I Flew Over Our House Last Night") and the Oak Ridge Boys (on "Me and Jesus"). Sizemore's boss, Ralph Stanley, even adds his distinctive high-lonesome harmony to "I'll Never Do Better Than You." Since breaking out on his own, Sizemore has made a habit out of releasing fine country/bluegrass albums with a host of top-notch visitors. This tribute to Tom T. Hall is no exception.

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