Family and Friends

Veteran bluegrass performer Red Allen (1930–1993) collaborates with sons Harley and Doug and several musician friends on this 1981 album. Among the friends joining Allen are Grammy-winning fiddler Vassar Clements, mandolin and guitar player Marty Stuart, and Scruggs brothers Randy (guitar), Gary (harp), and Steve (banjo). The playlist includes traditional and modern bluegrass songs including “Bill Cheatum,” “Fire on the Mountain,” Red Allen’s “Trouble ‘Round My Door,” and John D. Lautermilk’s “Bad News.”

Track Listing

101	She's Country	Red Allen	02:17
102	Dig a Hole in the Meadow (Darling Corey)	Red Allen	02:22
103	Stone Wall	Red Allen	02:54
104	Bill Cheatham	Red Allen	02:26
105	Troubles 'Round My Door	Red Allen	02:40
201	Hello City Lights	Red Allen	02:14
202	Sweet Love Ain't Around	Red Allen	03:06
203	Gold Watch and Chain	Red Allen	01:58
204	Bad News	Red Allen	02:45
205	Fire on the Mountain	Red Allen	01:54