Name: Blood Harmony The Country Hits 1955-62
Brand: The Louvin Brothers

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Catalogue number

ACBT1620.1

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Black

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-12-01

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Sales:8.875

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824046162023

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

The Louvin Brothers

Genre US

Country 

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Acrobat

An American country vocal/harmony duet, consisting of brothers Ira and Charlie Loudermilk. Their professional career began after winning a talent contest by singing "There's a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea." They were signed by Capitol Records after brief stints on Apollo, Decca, and MGM. Initially focused on gospel music, they transitioned to country with their 1955 release of "When I Stop Dreaming." However, their journey came to an end in 1963 due to Ira's volatile temper. Following the breakup, Charlie embarked on a successful solo career while tragedy struck when Ira was killed in a car wreck in Jefferson City, Missouri on June 20, 1965. Posthumously released songs from his solo album showcased his immense talent.
The Louvin Brothers received well-deserved recognition for their contributions to music. In 1991, they were inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame and later honored with induction into the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.
Similar artists who share the harmonious spirit and genre include Charlie Louvin, Jimmie Rodgers, The Delmore Brothers, Roy Acuff, Webb Pierce, Red Foley, The Carter Family, Kitty Wells,

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Charlie and Ira Louvin were possibly one of the most distinctive and important close harmony duos in post-war country music. Based around Ira's trademark mandolin, and with the almost alchemic blend of their voices, on the face of it completely different, but mystically becoming interchangeable as they felt their way through a song. They provided inspiration to artists who themselves became iconic exponents of pop and rock vocal harmony, like The Everly Brothers and The Byrds. Beginning as a country gospel duo during the '40s, their career was interrupted by service in WWII and the Korean War until they joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1955. They were told by the Opry to move away from their gospel roots. As a tobacco sponsor put it "You can't sell tobacco with gospel music" It was this shift towards secular material which brought them their breakthrough successes. This 16-track LP draws from their output over an 8-year period. It includes all their US country chart entries and more, providing an entertaining showcase for the boys' talents. The collection gives a great overview of the most successful phase of their career.

Blood Harmony The Country Hits 1955-62

Music US

Discover Blood Harmony The Country Hits 1955-62 by The Louvin Brothers. A captivating collection of the iconic duo's most successful phase. Available in various formats from acrobat.