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The Red Allen Tradition

Red Allen
The Red Allen Tradition

On this 1983 recording, singer/guitarist Red Allen (1930–1993) performs with longtime collaborators fiddler Vassar Clements, dobro player Josh Graves, and mandolin player Marty Stuart. The result is an intriguing mix of traditional and progressive bluegrass music.

Opening with bluegrass versions of the Monkees’ hit “Last Train to Clarksville” and closing with the Bob Dylan composition “Nashville Skyline Rag,” Allen provides traditional covers of The Seldom Scene’s John Duffey’s “Victim of the Tomb,” Carter Stanley’s “It’s Never Too Late” and “Lonesome Without You,” and Flatt and Scruggs’ “Down the Road.”

Track Listing

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Last Train to Clarksville Red Allen 02:05
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Victim to the Tomb Red Allen 03:41
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It's Never Too Late Red Allen 03:13
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Worry My Life Away Red Allen 02:27
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Wait a Little Longer, Please Jesus Red Allen 03:35
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Lonesome Without You Red Allen 02:25
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Hippy Dippy Dan Red Allen 02:59
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Dreaming Just the Same Red Allen 02:26
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Down the Road Red Allen 02:08
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Nashville Skyline Rag Red Allen 02:32