The Bottom Line
Pros
- “Hillbilly Rock”
- “Orange Blossom Special”
- “Shuckin’ The Corn”
Cons
- None
Description
- 15 tracks on the CD.
- Released by Universal South in conjunction with Superlatone Records.
- Produced by Marty Stuart and Harry Stinson.
Guide Review - Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives – Live at the Ryman
I thoroughly enjoyed this album for what it is; a group of friends gathering together and providing some great music while having fun doing so. Back in 2003, Marty had just come off the road from his Electric Barnyard tour and was reminded about a Bluegrass show he had agreed to perform at the Ryman. He didn’t have time to put a big production together, but pulled in some heavy duty musicians like Stuart Duncan, Charlie Cushman and Uncle Josh Grace from Lester Flatt and Earl Scrugg’s old band. Combined with Marty’s band, The Superlatives, it was a powerhouse of talent onstage. They put the entire show together the afternoon of the performance, scratching out the song list on a napkin and just going onstage and playing great music.They performed to a standing room only crowd. The album was first recorded unbeknownst to Marty, and when he heard what the show actually sounded like, he decided it would make a great record. He was absolutely right! For something that was virtually a spur of the moment thing, it is a joy to listen to. They have captured the true live spirit of being onstage and having fun with it. From the opening “Orange Blossom Special,” winding through several musical standards to “Hillbilly Rock,” they have the easy banter and the fun with instrumentals that makes it a personal show. They threw in some classics like “Shuckin’ The Corn,” “The Great Speckled Bird” and “Walk Like That.” There is some serious fun with the song “Sure Wanna Keep My Wine.”
