The Bottom Line
Pros
- "Cash On The Barrelhead" by Joe Nichols and Rhonda Vincent
- "I Don't Believe You've Met My Baby by Dierks Bentley and Harley Allen
- "Are You Teasing Me" by Jon Randall and Patty Loveless
Cons
- None.
Description
- Released in 2003 by Universal South Records.
- Produced by Carl Jackson.
- Fifteen of the Lovin Bros. 'Greatest Hits.'
Guide Review - Livin' Lovin' Losin': Songs Of The Louvin Brothers - Various Artists
In the past few years there have been quite a few "Tribute" CDs available to purchase. In 2003 alone there have been a couple dedicated to Waylon Jennings, one for Dolly Parton and one for Pasty Cline. Now comes a long-overdue one for the Louvin Brothers. The Idea for the album came when Kathy Louvin, Ira's daughter, called up producer/singer/writer Carl Jackson and asked him if he wanted to do it. Jackson immediately said yes and called some of his friends.Containing 15 Louvin classics, the CD is destined to be known as one of the best "tribute" CD's ever recorded. Each performance ("duets" by 30 different acts including Johnny Cash, Emmylou Harris, Merle Haggard, and others) is close to the original and retains the traditional country sound that these songs demand to have. No "poptry" or rock n roll, the CD is pure unadulterated country music the way it was meant to be played.
If you are in the mood for some real country music, 'Livin' Lovin' Losin': Songs Of The Louvin Brothers is a great choice. Each song is genuine with the best performances turned in by Allison Krauss and James Taylor with "How's The World Treating You” and the late Johnny Cash joining Pam Tillis and The Jordanaires for the haunting "Keep Your Eyes On Jesus." The album is pure, the performances are pure and so are the songs. Simply put, the songs on this album are some of the best to ever be written. Go get this album now; you'll be glad you did.
