Be Ready Boys
Norman Blake & Rich O'Brien

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
101
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Tennessee Wagoner | Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien | 3:22 | |
102
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Old Pal of Yesterday | Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien | 4:29 | |
103
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Texola Waltz | Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien | 2:23 | |
104
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When it's Lamplighting Time in the Valley | Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien | 3:37 | |
105
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Bowling Green Rag | Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien | 2:33 | |
106
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Homestead on the Farm | Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien | 3:30 | |
107
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Mexico | Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien | 2:25 | |
108
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Going Home | Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien | 3:39 | |
109
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Kentucky's Your Home | Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien | 3:14 | |
110
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Under the Double Eagle | Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien | 4:08 | |
111
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Grandpa's Barn | Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien | 4:25 | |
112
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Seamus O'Brien | Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien | 3:45 | |
113
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Flop-Eared Mule | Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien | 4:05 | |
114
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A Maiden's Prayer | Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien | 3:32 | |
115
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Callahan | Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien | 2:13 | |
116
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Heavenly Sunlight | Norman Blake, Rich O'Brien | 3:45 |