I recently became aware of the Stanley Bothers and have been binging on their music . Their music really moves me more so then Bill Monroe or anybody else in the genre . Especially the spiritual tunes . .Carter had a beautiful voice and was a great songwriter . Along with Ralph's distinctive voice and fine banjo .The greatest of all time !
For all who appreciate The Stanley Brothers, you are invited to view the documentary czcams.com/video/TnM9bn3eUcI/video.html , which has been reproduced by Bleikr Morrison who was honored to know Dr.Ralph Stanley during the last seven years of his life. See the notes section for a short remembrance by Bleikr of his time with Dr.Ralph and The Clinch Mountain Band.
The song is called "Roving Gambler" and was issued on an album called "The Legendary Stanley Brothers - Volume One," which has been out of print for many years. Here's a link for it on CZcams: czcams.com/video/HuEOGMzSLoQ/video.html
Thank you so much! As a younger bluegrass artist I still am learning some of the lesser known songs (or not as popular) songs so stuff like this really helps
I commend the effort but I have a pet peeve about insincere accents. Sure, it's perfectly okay and even necessary to effect an accent. But don't let anyone catch you at it. With all the material of Carter Stanley's speaking voice available surely Gary, whom I very much admire, could have taken the time or perhaps even hired a coach to rid him of the blatant, stereotypical accent that is so prevalent in shows such as this. It sounds phoney. These people, for reasons I have never been able to discern, apparently think realism is added by raising the voice. The effect is to the contrary, particularly in this case. Carter did not have a typical "Southern" accent. His was Appalachian, low and even in timbre and, perhaps due to travel and exposure to the wider world beginning with being stationed overseas, absent the rough edges. Two weeks with a tape recorder, assuming Gary isn't entirely deaf to the variations of accents, would have made this far more interesting and believable. I can't believe he spent any consequential time studying the mannerisms and accent of his subject. Carter was the definition of cool - unhurried, unexcitable and unflappable, at least in public. None of this is apparent.
I've read interviews that were conducted with Carter Stanley. Many of the stories come from him directly. Over the last 40 years, I've interviewed over 100 people who knew and worked with Carter, many of them gave me stories to work with as well.
Can these interviews or personal accounts from Carter be found online? I would be interested in hearing him speak. I have tried to find footage or recordings of him during an interview but the only one I could find was the one with Mike Seeger on a bus and it sounded like wind was blowing or the engine was nearby because I can hardly hear what Carter is saying. You did a good job, but from what I have heard of his speaking voice, it wasn't as expressive as you made it out to be. I understand you want to make it exciting for the crowd and all, but it feels odd imagining Carter speaking like that. Other than that, I thought it was very interesting and I can really see the passion you have in your work Keep up the good work sir. God bless you and have a merry Christmas. -Noah York
I have read that he didn’t suffer from alcoholism, but he had a hereditary disease that causes liver damage. I have also heard Ralph say that Carter drank some but not excessively.
Greatest bluegrass vocalist ever
There should be a movie on The Stanley Brothers.
I recently became aware of the Stanley Bothers and have been binging on their music . Their music really moves me more so then Bill Monroe or anybody else in the genre . Especially the spiritual tunes . .Carter had a beautiful voice and was a great songwriter . Along with Ralph's distinctive voice and fine banjo .The greatest of all time !
Best Voice Ever of any genre
You are still remembered and loved carter.
They have amazing harmony
Congratulations on winning the IBMA - "Bluegrass/Print Media" award for the "Music Of The Stanley Brothers" book!
A true legend that is well missed
People say he will never be forgotten,The new crowd doesn't even know what country music is,Only that pop stuff!.
the Stanley brothers are the greatest . may they meet again in hillbilly heaven.
Miss ya, Carter!
Wow ur impressions of Monroe are actually good
Just like Ira Louvin
Carter was to bluegrass what Hank was to country. No exaggerating.
For all who appreciate The Stanley Brothers, you are invited to view the documentary czcams.com/video/TnM9bn3eUcI/video.html , which has been reproduced by Bleikr Morrison who was honored to know Dr.Ralph Stanley during the last seven years of his life. See the notes section for a short remembrance by Bleikr of his time with Dr.Ralph and The Clinch Mountain Band.
I've been trying to find the song at the intro of this video forever with no luck. Anybody have the title of it?
The song is called "Roving Gambler" and was issued on an album called "The Legendary Stanley Brothers - Volume One," which has been out of print for many years. Here's a link for it on CZcams: czcams.com/video/HuEOGMzSLoQ/video.html
Thank you so much! As a younger bluegrass artist I still am learning some of the lesser known songs (or not as popular) songs so stuff like this really helps
I commend the effort but I have a pet peeve about insincere accents. Sure, it's perfectly okay and even necessary to effect an accent. But don't let anyone catch you at it. With all the material of Carter Stanley's speaking voice available surely Gary, whom I very much admire, could have taken the time or perhaps even hired a coach to rid him of the blatant, stereotypical accent that is so prevalent in shows such as this. It sounds phoney. These people, for reasons I have never been able to discern, apparently think realism is added by raising the voice. The effect is to the contrary, particularly in this case. Carter did not have a typical "Southern" accent. His was Appalachian, low and even in timbre and, perhaps due to travel and exposure to the wider world beginning with being stationed overseas, absent the rough edges. Two weeks with a tape recorder, assuming Gary isn't entirely deaf to the variations of accents, would have made this far more interesting and believable. I can't believe he spent any consequential time studying the mannerisms and accent of his subject. Carter was the definition of cool - unhurried, unexcitable and unflappable, at least in public. None of this is apparent.
Agreed
I don't understand this. He says it is a story told by him (Carter). Are the stories in here actual events that took place?
Yes, the stories as told in the performance are actual events from Carter Stanley's life.
What are your sources?
I've read interviews that were conducted with Carter Stanley. Many of the stories come from him directly. Over the last 40 years, I've interviewed over 100 people who knew and worked with Carter, many of them gave me stories to work with as well.
Can these interviews or personal accounts from Carter be found online? I would be interested in hearing him speak. I have tried to find footage or recordings of him during an interview but the only one I could find was the one with Mike Seeger on a bus and it sounded like wind was blowing or the engine was nearby because I can hardly hear what Carter is saying. You did a good job, but from what I have heard of his speaking voice, it wasn't as expressive as you made it out to be. I understand you want to make it exciting for the crowd and all, but it feels odd imagining Carter speaking like that. Other than that, I thought it was very interesting and I can really see the passion you have in your work Keep up the good work sir. God bless you and have a merry Christmas. -Noah York
If you look on CZcams for "Carter Stanley Talking About Upcoming Vietnam Tour", you'll get a good idea of his speaking voice.
I have read that he didn’t suffer from alcoholism, but he had a hereditary disease that causes liver damage. I have also heard Ralph say that Carter drank some but not excessively.