The Stanley Brothers - Over In The Glory Land / Mother Left Me Her Bible
(King 5367) Jun 1960
This 7" was recorded at the sessions for the For The Good People and released a couple of months prior to the LP's release in August.
'Billboard' magazine reviewed the single in their 27 Jun 1960 issue, describing: Over In The Glory Land as "Sacred side by an outstanding duo. Authentic hill sound."; and Mother Left Me Her Bible as "Very strong item for the sacred field. The Brothers sing this with fervor and authentic styling." Each song got 3 stars out of 5.[1]
Both tracks have subsequently been heavily reissued, of which the 4xCD box set The Early Starday/King Years, 1958-1961 is probably the best.
For a detailed breakdown and background to the Stanley's sessions, check Gary B. Reid's The Music Of The Stanley Brothers book, pages 100-105 and 142-144.
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Guitar: |
Banjo: |
Fiddle: |
Mandolin: |
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Lead Guitar: |
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| A-1 |
Over In The Glory Land |
02:32 |
15 Sep 1959 |
King 5367 | Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
George Shuffler |
Bill Napier |
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| J.E. Reynolds / W.P. Snyder |
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| B-1 |
Mother Left Me Her Bible |
02:24 |
15 Sep 1959 |
King 5367 | Carter Stanley |
Ralph Stanley |
George Shuffler |
Bill Napier |
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| Esco Hankins |
[1] https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=hR8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA78&dq=king+5367+stanley+brothers&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiQn4uR-4vUAhXhCcAKHYQ4A_YQ6AEIJDAA#v=onepage&q=king%205367%20stanley%20brothers&f=false