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Be Ready Boys

Norman Blake & Rich O'Brien
Be Ready Boys Originally released in 1999 as part of the “Appalachia to Abilene” series from the Western Jubilee Recording Company, Be Ready Boys is an album inspired by the western journey of Appalachian music. Appropriately, it is performed on historic instruments by Tennessee-born bluegrass legend Norman Blake and noted Texas guitarist Rich O’Brien. Among its sixteen selections are traditional songs, inspired originals penned by Blake and O’Brien, and songwriting by the likes of A.P. Carter and “King of Western Swing” Bob Wills. Altogether, it serves as a testament to the fluid nature of musical genre and influence, and the close musical heritage of the Appalachian and Western traditions.

Track Listing

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Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien
03:22
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102
Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien
04:29
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103
Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien
02:23
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104
Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien
03:37
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105
Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien
02:33
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106
Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien
03:30
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107
Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien
02:25
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108
Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien
03:39
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109
Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien
03:14
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110
Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien
04:08
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111
Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien
04:25
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112
Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien
03:45
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113
Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien
04:05
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114
Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien
03:32
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115
Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien
02:13
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116
Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien
03:45