Wiseman

Editorial Reviews
Andrew Masiel, Chairman Native American Democratic Caucus 4/20/2000
He reaches into the human soul and delicatly picks what is best. I feel blessed to know his talent.

Natelie Noel, GoddessStrides Productions, May 2000
I promise, you will make a gift of his musical alchemy, his magical journey to someone you hold dear.

Album Description
As I listen to the sound of the flute, I remember to breathe again. The gift of tranquillity is priceless. Through tour sincere words and melodies I am reminded of the importance of harmony. With myself, with others, with this world. This album should come with a warning not to operate anything while playing it. Very peaceful and perfect for massage and meditation.

Wiseman

Wiseman, Music, Carlos Reynosa
Standard Songs for Average People
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Prine and twang......
  • I guess I'm an "average people."
  • A Disappointment ...and so sorry to say it
  • John Prine Love
  • Awfully corny
 Standard Songs for Average People
John Prine & Mac Wiseman
Manufacturer: Oh Boy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000NVLJRO
Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

  1. Blue Eyed Elaine
  2. Don't Be Ashamed Of Your Age
  3. I Forgot To Remember To Forget
  4. I Love You Because
  5. Pistol Packin' Mama
  6. Saginaw Michigan
  7. Old Dogs, Children And Watermelon Wine
  8. Old Cape Cod
  9. Death Of Floyd Collins
  10. The Blue Side Of Lonesome
  11. In The Garden
  12. Just The Other Side Of Nowhere
  13. Old Rugged Cross
  14. Where The Blue Of The Night

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Things don't get much schmaltzier than a Dobro played Hawaiian style, which is why it's fitting that Cowboy Jack Clement offers one up on "The Blue Side of Lonesome," Leon Payne's dated but charming classic--only one such excursion into blue-haired reminiscing on an album of over-the-top sentimentality. It was the legendary Clement who paired smart-ass folkie Prine and bluegrass totem Wiseman, but the singers themselves chose the repertoire, which reads like songs people of a certain age might pick on a dry drunk. The tunes range, believe it or not, from religious hymns to covers of Patti Page's 1957 hit "Old Cape Cod," Kris Kristofferson's underrated "Just the Other Side of Nowhere," and Tom T. Hall's "Old Dogs, Children, and Watermelon Wine," with a little Elvis and Ernest Tubb thrown in for good measure. It's fitting that Prine and Wiseman revisit the Hall standard, since oddly, both singers vocally favor the Nashville storyteller from time to time. But one has to question their use of the Grand Ole Opry's Carol Lee Singers, who show up on several cuts and seem, well, just bizarre on a John Prine record, even as they evoke the lushly famous Nashville Sound of the 1960s. Suffice it to say, this is a quirky project, and if Prine's scratchy baritone and Wiseman's melodic tenor sometimes overlap to where you can't tell who's singing what, it doesn't much matter. You're listening to two new pals having what seems to be the time of their life. --Alanna Nash

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Prine and twang.............2007-07-03

I first caught the wind of the country & western direction in John Prine when I heard his earlier CD "In Spite of Ourselves." The Nashville influence has laid a noticable twang on his voice to the extent that the vocals are sometimes hardly recognizable as Mr. Prine. As mentioned in some of the other reviews, on my first listening, I also thought immediately of Tom T. Hall. For long time followers more accustomed to John's rebellious angles (and the wry title, at least, is pure Prine) this CD might be quite a shock. But I accept it as simply the mark of a mature artist stretching himself artistically, not "selling out" for the sake of sales to a mellower audience. My apologies for not commenting more about Mac, I am less familiar with his work but I assume that stylistically this is more in his comfort zone. His vocals bond nicely with John's and this is definitely equality in a duet. A nice relaxing work, accept it for what it is, not what you expect of John Prine.

4 out of 5 stars I guess I'm an "average people.".......2007-06-27

I heard John Prine and Mac Wiseman on NPR one afternoon
and fell in love. Their song choices are wonderful.

3 out of 5 stars A Disappointment ...and so sorry to say it.......2007-06-26

This was such a disappointment. I had looked forward to this for months, having admired Mac Wiseman for over fifty years, and Prine for thirty or so. But this just doesn't work.

The songs are such classics that each singer could do them well while singing by himslef. But there are just no strong emotional tugs from these "collaborations." Mac has done some great work singing with other bluegrass singers, and Prine has been terrific in his work with women singers ... but these two great men never seem to feed off one another. The feel suggests that these guys were not even singing together. I'll lay this away and go back to the many songs that I have by each that are so terrific.

5 out of 5 stars John Prine Love.......2007-06-14

I don't think there is anything John Prine could do to diminish the love we feel for his music in our family. We think he might be America's poet, or one of them anyway. This CD is sweet and lovely and seems like two great guys sitting down playing and singing some nice tunes together and we all get to listen or sing along. "Standard songs for average people..." - the title says it all. Just a sweet ole time with John Prine and, in this case, with Mr. Wiseman, too. I gave this to my husband for our anniversary, along with the recently released John Prine DVD, and we are always just so grateful for great artists and John Prine is surely one.

1 out of 5 stars Awfully corny.......2007-06-12

Sorry, love nearly all of JP's output but this is the worst I've ever heard, schmaltzy, corny, cringe-inducing, hurts me to say but it's the way I would see it. Bought it blind on the strength of all John's other stuff and regretted it immediately. If everyone else thinks it's great, maybe I can get my money back on ebay...
The Best of: Essential Original Masters 25 Classics
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Definitely an essential collection of mid-1960s music from Mac
The Best of: Essential Original Masters 25 Classics
Mac Wiseman
Manufacturer: Rural Rhythm
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000G1R4M0
Release Date: 2006-07-18

Tracks:

  1. Rovin' Gambler
  2. Sittin' On Top Of The World
  3. Little Pal
  4. Picture From Life's Other Side
  5. The Georgia Mail
  6. Precious Memories
  7. How Many Biscuits Can You Eat
  8. More Pretty Girls Than One
  9. Wreck Of Old #9
  10. Grandfather's Clock
  11. Little Blossom
  12. Corina, Corina
  13. Midnight Special
  14. Tramp On The Street
  15. Sourwood Mountain
  16. I'll Be All Smiles Tonight
  17. Just Over In Glory Land
  18. Mary Of The Wild Moor
  19. I Saw Your Face In The Moon
  20. When They Ring Those Golden Bells
  21. Wreck Of The Old 97
  22. Little Mohee
  23. Turkey In The Straw
  24. The Black Sheep
  25. The Waltz You Saved For Me
  26. Bonus Track 1

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Definitely an essential collection of mid-1960s music from Mac .......2007-01-02

With over 50 years in business, Rural Rhythm Records has built a catalog that connects many dots from past to present. Since its 1955 creation, Rural Rhythm has released hundreds of classic performances by many legendary bluegrass and old-time musicians such as J.E. Mainer, Don Reno, Red Smiley, Mac Wiseman, Vassar Clements, Hylo Brown, Bill Harrell, Jim Eanes, and many others. This album is part of that archival catalog. The label owes its Arcadia, California start to Uncle Jim O'Neal whose vision was to release the music of many top bluegrass and old-time musicians in the 1950-70s, seeking success where Starday had failed by producing records of limited appeal by lesser known, albeit talented, musicians.

Mac Wiseman was born on May 23, 1925. He hails from Crimora, Virginia but lives on Percy Priest Lake, near Nashville. He was born in 1925, the same year the Grand Ole Opry started. In 1944, Mac began his career as a DJ in in Harrisonburg, Virginia. In 1946, he worked with Molly O'Day, then in 1948 an original member of Flatt and Scruggs' Foggy Mountain Boys, and then in 1949 with Bill Monroe. From 1952-1956, Mac with his band "The Country Boys" recorded several hits for Dot Records including "Jimmy Brown the Newsboy," "Love Letters in the Sand," "The Ballad of Davy Crockett." From 1957-1963, he was an A & R man (Artists and Repertoire) for Dot Records and ran the company's country-music department. While at Dot, he was instrumental in the success of Pat Boone's career. It was Mac who suggested that Pat record the song "Love Letters in the Sand" which became a smash hit for the young singer. In 1958, Mac one of the founders of the Country Music Association (CMA) and its first secretary. In 1965, he performed at the first bluegrass festival in Fincastle, Virginia. In 1966, Mac managed WWVA Jamboree in Wheeling, West Virginia. That was the year that he recorded this album for Uncle Jim's Rural Rhythm Records.He was in fine country voice for songs that also include some uncredited accompaniment with drums, jew's harp, Dobro, harmonica, autoharp, electric bass, and others.

In more recent time, Mac's kept busy with music. In 1990, he was elected president of R.O.P.E. (Reunion of Professional Entertainers) in Nashville. One of the goals of the organization is to build a retirement home for country music entertainers. In 1991, he worked at the revived Old Dominion Barn Dance, Richmond, Virginia. In 1992, he worked at the Willie Nelson Theatre in Branson, Missouri. In 1993, Mac was inducted into the IBMA's Hall of Honor. In 1997, he recorded with "The Groove Grass Boyz." In 2001, Wiseman recorded a duet with his old friend Johnny Cash: "When It's Reveille Time in Heaven."

Songcarriers and musicologists would be particularly interested in this type of archival material. This set of 25 classics is reissued in Rural Rhythm's "Heritage Collection." It contains original mixes from 1966 along with some bonus tracks from the Wiseman master vault archives. Liner notes were written by country music historian Colin Escott based on an interview conducted with Wiseman. For the price and volume, this is an essential collection of mid-1960s Wiseman music for your own library.

Don't expect to hear vocal harmonies, elaborate arrangements or the same level of clarion studio recording quality we hear today. Rather, just enjoy and relive a classic country sound of yesteryear. Most of the cuts span about 2 minutes apiece. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)
Del Doc & Mac
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Not bad, but:
  • Not sure about this one.
  • A pleasure each time I listen
  • A Gem of a CD
  • A Gem of a CD
 Del Doc & Mac
Del McCoury , Doc Watson , and Mac Wiseman
Manufacturer: Sugarhill [Country]
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ASIN: B00000DBT8
Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

  1. Little Green Valley
  2. The Old Account
  3. Speak To Me Little Darlin'
  4. New Moon Over My Shoulder
  5. Beauty Of My Dreams
  6. I'll Sail My Ship Alone
  7. When A Soldier Knocks
  8. Live And Let Live
  9. I've Endured
  10. Talk Of The Town
  11. Black Mountain Rag
  12. I Wonder Where You Are Tonight
  13. More Pretty Girls Than One

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Even without the fake pops and scratches on the set opener--the charming ballad "Little Green Valley"---this collaboration of titans owns a distinct old-time flavor. Appealing hymns with intricate harmonies accompany lilting cowboy sing-alongs, age-old folk, hard-driving bluegrass, and traditional country songs. It is interesting to compare the different vocal styles of the three legends; despite the differences, sincerity is the common thread. The warmth and intimacy of the informal performances here recall simpler times. Having nothing left to prove in their musical careers, Mac, Doc, & Del are picking and singing for their own pleasure, playing songs that are personal favorites and simply enjoying the company of kindred spirits. Of course, their genuine love for this music actually proves a whole lot. --Marc Greilsamer

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Not bad, but:.......2000-12-05

Too much Mac, not enough Doc. However it is worth it just for "New Moon" alone.

4 out of 5 stars Not sure about this one........2000-07-26

No doubt Mac Wiseman, Doc Watson and Del McCoury have contributed so much to the world of country and bluegrass music and deserve to be legends. There were some cuts on this CD that I just couldn't stand to listen to. I did like the cuts that Del sang on, and his son Ronnie is sensational on the mandolin. I'm just not sure this is going to be one of my favorite CD's.

5 out of 5 stars A pleasure each time I listen.......2000-05-03

I find this album a joy, and it remains fresh and interesting each time I listen. The harmonies and instrumentals showcases the great collaboration between the artists. I have been listening to country for about a year now. This CD convinced me that my musical home is in bluegrass. My other bluegrass favorites are "The Mountain" (McCroury, Earle), and "BlueGrass Rules" (Skaggs). If you like them, I think you will like this one as well.

5 out of 5 stars A Gem of a CD.......2000-02-03

I don't know where I've been, I only recently discovered Del McCoury when he was on Prairie Home Companion. I ordered this CD and I was a little put off by it at first, because of the lack of polish. But "Speak to Me My Darlin'" really grabbed me; a simple tune with sparse instrumention sung soulfully by Del. Then the more I listened to the CD the more I fell in love with the whole thing. It has such a purity and a charm to it, it's a good thing I live alone because I've been playing it constantly. "Live and Let Live," "Talk of the Town," "Black Mountain Rag," and "More Pretty Girls Than One" especially are standouts, but the whole thing is great. I have two more Del McCoury CD's on order though which I'm looking forward to very much, after having had a chance to see him and his band in concert recently.

5 out of 5 stars A Gem of a CD.......2000-02-02

I don't know where I've been, I only recently discovered Del McCoury when he was on Prairie Home Companion. I ordered this CD and I was a little put off by it at first, because of the lack of polish. But "Speak to Me My Darlin'" really grabbed me; a simple tune with sparse instrumention sung soulfully by Del. Then the more I listened to the CD the more I fell in love with the whole thing. It has such a purity and a charm to it, it's a good thing I live alone because I've been playing it constantly. "Live and Let Live," "Talk of the Town," "Black Mountain Rag," and "More Pretty Girls Than One" especially are standouts, but the whole thing is great. I have two more Del McCoury CD's on order though which I'm looking forward to very much, after having had a chance to see him and his band in concert recently.
The Essential Bluegrass Album
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Bluegrass album
 The Essential Bluegrass Album
Osborne Brothers and Mac Wiseman
Manufacturer: Cmh Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000010UI
Release Date: 1995-04-16

Tracks:

  1. Midnight Flyer
  2. Shackles And Chains
  3. Four Walls Around Me
  4. I'm A Stranger Here
  5. You're The Girl Of My Dreams
  6. Family Bible
  7. Mother Maybelle
  8. Poison Love
  9. Take Me Back To Renfro Valley
  10. Mountain Fever
  11. 'Tis Sweet To Be Remembered
  12. Keep On The Sunny Side
  13. It's Goodbye And So Long To You
  14. Shenandoah Waltz
  15. I'll Still Write Your Name In The Sand
  16. Pins And Needles (In My Heart)
  17. Are You Coming Back To Me
  18. The Bluebirds Are Singing For Me
  19. Old Brush Arbors
  20. Don't Let Your Sweet Love Die
  21. Travelin' This Lonesome Road
  22. I Wonder How The Old Folks Are At Home
  23. I've Always Wanted To Sing In Renfro Valley
  24. Little White Church

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Bluegrass album.......2007-03-08

This is one of the best bluegrass albums I have ever heard. Mac Wiseman's voice just seems to float on the air and the Osborne brothers are perfect. I highly recommend this album to anyone
Most Requested
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • BETTER WITH AGE ,LIKE A FINE WINE.
 Most Requested
Mac Wiseman
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ASIN: B000059RWJ
Release Date: 2001-03-06

Tracks:

  1. Did She Mention My Name
  2. The Wild Side Of Life
  3. Take Me Back To Renfro Valley
  4. In The Pines
  5. The Bluebirds Are Singing For Me
  6. I'm Using My Bible For A Roadmap
  7. I'll Sail My Ship Alone
  8. Dreaming Of A little Cabin
  9. May I Sleep In Your Barn Tonight, Mister
  10. Born To Lose
  11. I'll Be All Smiles Tonight
  12. Don't Be Angry
  13. Little Rosewood Casket
  14. These Hands
  15. Oklahoma Hills
  16. Shackles & Chains
  17. House Of The Rising Sun
  18. I'm Just Here To Get My Baby Out Of Jail
  19. The Baggage Coach Ahead
  20. Kentucky

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars BETTER WITH AGE ,LIKE A FINE WINE........2004-03-25

THIS IS MY SECOND FAVORITE MAC WISEMAN SET,THE FIRST BEING ,HEART OF A LEGEND,CANT BE BEAT,MAC SEEMS TO GET BETTER AS HE AGES,AMAZING THAT HE ISNT A MAJOR RECORDING STAR IN THE WHOLE COUNTRY,AN NOT JUST IN BLUEGRASS AN COUNTRY,HE SURELY DESERVES IT,IVE BOUGHT MANY OF HIS RECORDINGS,HOWEVER THESE TWO IVE BOUGHT 3 OF EACH,2 FOR ME,AN THE OTHERS AS GIFTS.IF YOU WANT PURE COUNTRY LIKE IT USED TO BE BACK WHEN THIS IS THE SETS YOU WANT,YOU WILL NEVER TIRE OF MR. WISEMAN,AN IVE BEEN A FAN FOR 4O SOME YEARS NOW,AN HAVE QUITE A COLLECTION,BUT NONE CAN BEAT MAC!!!BUY ONE ,AN YOU WILL BE HOOKED.
Rastanthology II: The Sequel
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Rastanthology II: The Sequel
    Steel Pulse
    Manufacturer: Wiseman Doctrine UK
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000I2J3N0
    Release Date: 2006-10-31

    Tracks:

    1. Make Us A Nation
    2. Blazing Fire
    3. Black Enough
    4. In A Me Life
    5. Global Waning
    6. Blues Dance Raid
    7. Find It Quick
    8. Brown Eyed Girl
    9. Dem A Wolf
    10. No More Weapons
    11. Steppin' Out
    12. Settle The Score
    13. Leggo Beast
    14. The Real Terrorist
    15. Whirlwind Romance
    16. Wild Goose Chase
    Precious Memories
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • not a bad song in the set,
    		 Precious Memories
    Mac Wiseman
    Manufacturer: Music Mill
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    ASIN: B00005QSS3
    Release Date: 2001-09-24

    Tracks:

    1. Mothers Mansion Is Higher Than Mine
    2. Precious Memories
    3. Remember Me
    4. Things That Might Have Been
    5. Precious Jewel
    6. When You And I Were Young, Maggie
    7. Little Pal
    8. Great Judgement Morning
    9. Sweet Bunch Of Daisies
    10. My Darling Nellie Gray
    11. Carry Me Back To The Mountains

    Album Description

    Elder statesman of Country and Bluegrass Mac Wiseman, has been involved in music since the early 1940's. He has recorded with Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs and the Osborne Brothers.

    And in the mid-1950's he began carving out a solo career which took him to the top of the Country Singles charts as well as establishing him as a mainstay at Bluegrass festivals internationally.

    Music Mill Entertainment is proud to announce that we have contracted with Mac Wiseman Enterprises/Wise Records to nationally distribute nine Mac Wiseman titles. Until now, these titles have been available only in a limited capacity.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars not a bad song in the set,.......2004-06-30

    you have to wonder ,really how does mac wiseman pick an write such great songs,his tenor voice is trully a wonder,this is ole time mac an i think a little more fun to listen to,buy this one,the price is really low for what you get in return,a soothing listening experence.
    The Mac Wiseman Story
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Mac Wiseman Bluegrass
    • Probably the "quintessential" Mac Wiseman album
    		 The Mac Wiseman Story
    Mac Wiseman
    Manufacturer: Cmh Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000010U7
    Release Date: 1996-02-06

    Tracks:

    1. Love Letters In The Sand
    2. Little Blossom
    3. I've Got No Use For The Women
    4. Dark Hollow
    5. The Wreck Of The Old 97
    6. The Ballad Of The Lawson Family
    7. May I Sleep In Your Barn Tonight, Mister
    8. Bring Mary Home
    9. The Girl In The Blue Velvet Band
    10. I'll Be All Smiles Tonight
    11. I Wonder How The Old Folks Are At Home
    12. Jimmie Brown, The Newsboy
    13. Little Box Of Pine
    14. Remembering
    15. These Hands
    16. The Baggage Coach Ahead
    17. I Still Write Your Name In The Sand
    18. Six More Miles
    19. 'Tis Sweet To Be Remembered
    20. Dreaming Of A Little Cabin

    Product Description

    1. Love Letters In The Sand 2. Little Blossom 3. I ve Got No Use For The Women 4. Dark Hollow 5. The Wreck Of The Old 97 6. The Ballad Of The Lawson Family 7. May I Sleep In Your Barn Tonight, Mister 8. Bring Mary Home 9. The Girl In The Blue Velvet Band 10. I ll Be All Smiles Tonight 11. I Wonder How The Old Folks Are At Home 12. Jimmie Brown, The Newsboy 13. Little Box Of Pine 14. Remembering 15. These Hands 16. The Baggage Coach Ahead 17. I Still Write Your Name In The Sand 18. Six More Miles 19. Tis Sweet To Be Remembered 20. Dreaming Of A Little Cabin

    Format: CD

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Mac Wiseman Bluegrass.......2003-06-26

    Mac Wiseman will go down in bluegrass and country
    as one of our great artists of the century. I have
    numerous c/d's of his and I can't pick out a favorite.
    Bluegrass music will not be the same when he no longer
    is recording.

    5 out of 5 stars Probably the "quintessential" Mac Wiseman album.......2002-04-27

    If you only buy one Mac Wiseman album (although I can't imagine why anyone would thus limit themself), make this the one. Wiseman is one of those folks you've probably been hearing for years and didn't realize it. As these sounds come off the CD, you'll find yourself saying "oh yeah, that one. I didn't realize that was Mac Wiseman". "Dark Hollow", "Wreck of Old 97" "'Tis Sweet To Be Remembered" are all Wiseman classics that he's recorded the definitive version of. His version of the Carter Family classic, "Jimmie Brown, The Newsboy" is second only to the Flatt & Scruggs rendition. Some of you folks will probably be shocked to discover that Wiseman even did a great bluegrass version of "Love Letters In The Sand", a pop hit for Pat Boone on the Dot label recorded just after Wiseman became A & R head for Dot in 1957. Don't miss this opportunity for one of bluegrass and country music's best voices.
    20 Old-Time Country Favorites
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Great album
    • A classic Mac Wiseman album from 1966 (with country band)
    • really pure country sound
    • If you buy only one country recording, buy this one!
    		 20 Old-Time Country Favorites
    Mac Wiseman
    Manufacturer: Rural Rhythm
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    ASIN: B000002NVC
    Release Date: 1997-07-22

    Tracks:

    1. I Saw Your Face In The Moon
    2. More Pretty Girls Than One
    3. The Georgia Mail
    4. Mary Of The Wild Moor
    5. Wreck Of The Old 97
    6. Little Mohee
    7. How Many Biscuits Can You Eat
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    12. Just Over In Gloryland
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    17. Midnight Special
    18. When They Ring Those Golden Bells
    19. The Black Sheep
    20. Sourwood Mountain

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great album.......2007-01-20

    If you enjoy the beautiful, unique, and lyrical voice of Mac Wiesman you will enjoy this cd. It had so many of our favorites. The quality of the recordings is also very good. It is currently one of our favorites.

    4 out of 5 stars A classic Mac Wiseman album from 1966 (with country band).......2007-01-02

    Playing Time - 40:55 -- With over 50 years in business, Rural Rhythm Records has built a catalog that connects many dots from past to present. Since its 1955 creation, Rural Rhythm has released hundreds of classic performances by many legendary bluegrass and old-time musicians such as J.E. Mainer, Don Reno, Red Smiley, Mac Wiseman, Vassar Clements, Hylo Brown, Bill Harrell, Jim Eanes, and many others. This album is part of that archival catalog. The label owes its Arcadia, California start to Uncle Jim O'Neal whose vision was to release the music of many top bluegrass and old-time musicians in the 1950-70s, seeking success where Starday had failed by producing records of limited appeal by lesser known, albeit talented, musicians.

    Mac Wiseman was born on May 23, 1925. He hails from Crimora, Virginia but lives on Percy Priest Lake, near Nashville. He was born in 1925, the same year the Grand Ole Opry started. In 1944, Mac began his career as a DJ in in Harrisonburg, Virginia. In 1946, he worked with Molly O'Day, then in 1948 an original member of Flatt and Scruggs' Foggy Mountain Boys, and then in 1949 with Bill Monroe. From 1952-1956, Mac with his band "The Country Boys" recorded several hits for Dot Records including "Jimmy Brown the Newsboy," "Love Letters in the Sand," "The Ballad of Davy Crockett." From 1957-1963, he was an A & R man (Artists and Repertoire) for Dot Records and ran the company's country-music department. While at Dot, he was instrumental in the success of Pat Boone's career. It was Mac who suggested that Pat record the song "Love Letters in the Sand" which became a smash hit for the young singer. In 1958, Mac one of the founders of the Country Music Association (CMA) and its first secretary. In 1965, he performed at the first bluegrass festival in Fincastle, Virginia. In 1966, Mac managed WWVA Jamboree in Wheeling, West Virginia. That was the year that he recorded this album for Uncle Jim's Rural Rhythm Records.He was in fine country voice for songs that also include some uncredited accompaniment with drums, jew's harp, Dobro, harmonica, autoharp, electric bass, and others.

    In more recent time, Mac's kept busy with music. In 1990, he was elected president of R.O.P.E. (Reunion of Professional Entertainers) in Nashville. One of the goals of the organization is to build a retirement home for country music entertainers. In 1991, he worked at the revived Old Dominion Barn Dance, Richmond, Virginia.
    In 1992, he worked at the Willie Nelson Theatre in Branson, Missouri. In 1993, Mac was inducted into the IBMA's Hall of Honor. In 1997, he recorded with "The Groove Grass Boyz." In 2001, Wiseman recorded a duet with his old friend Johnny Cash: "When It's Reveille Time in Heaven."

    Songcarriers and musicologists would be particularly interested in this type of archival material. Don't expect to hear vocal harmonies, elaborate arrangements or the same level of clarion studio recording quality we hear today. Rather, just enjoy and relive a classic country sound of yesteryear. Most of the cuts span about 2 minutes apiece. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)

    5 out of 5 stars really pure country sound.......2004-06-29

    i am a chinese,i have heard mac wiseman since 1988.we chinese hardly can hear mac wiseman.now i meet him again. its a very warm disc for me to enjoy traditional country music.

    5 out of 5 stars If you buy only one country recording, buy this one!.......1999-08-29

    I First heard Mac Wiseman when I was Eight years old (It was this very recording that I heard, on an old 8-track tape), and from that moment, I was hooked. I'm 15 now, but enough about me. This is a great album! Mac Wiseman has a warm tenor voice that cannot be equaled, even by the great opera tenors. Plus this album has some great country favorites such as I SAW YOUR FACE IN THE MOON, ROVING GAMBLER, MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, WRECK OF THE OLD '97, and others. This CD is a MUST for any True country fan!
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    Release Date: 1998-01-27

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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars I give this CD 10 stars - Webmaster of Wicked Reggae Site.......1999-08-09

    This Rastanthology of Steel Pulse's is Tough! I am a huge roots & dancehall reggae fan of 7 yrs & this album is that! This album has back to back hits & this is a must for any reggae music lover!

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    5 out of 5 stars exellent...complilation.......1999-05-26

    Steel pulse is definitely one of the best reggae bands and this compilation of their songs is a great representation of why that is. I love the crisp, tight, energetic riddims and while i already have several cassettes of steel pulse most of my favorites are here in one CD.(I love it!) A must buy for any reggae fan. Favorite cuts are: Rally round, chant a psalm, islands unite, and of course handsworth revolution.

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    5 out of 5 stars The greatest reggae band of all time.......1998-11-12

    If you are looking for a reggae album with awesome talent and incredible upbeat songs, this would have to be it. All of the band's best hits are on here. The inspiration and feeling that Steel Pulse puts forth is nearly unrivaled.

    5 out of 5 stars Steel Pulse has an energy that needs to be felt by all........1998-08-15

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