Designed by ira louvin, the cover features the brothers standing in a rock quarry in front of a 12foottall 3. The louvin brothers legacy is already well preserved but, with satan is real, it gains a new prospective. Dec, 2006 the louvin brothers satan is real this album is the rosetta stone of fire and brimstone country gospel. The cover may be good for a laugh, but the music is serious. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Released in 1960, wrapped up in quite possibly the greatest iconic album cover of all time, satan is real pulled no punches.
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Born and raised on the sand mountain plateu of northeast alabama, these two men become country music favorites on records and radio. Knoxville girl the louvin brothers by imbubbatheredneck. The 3minute titletrack, with only two sung choruses, is largely taken up by a personal narrative monologue describing the dangers of satan. An interview over the record, with the great charlie louvin himself telling us about the album. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Satan is real the louvin brothers by oneil beckford.
They became members of the grand ole opry in 1955 and had many hits. The louvin brothers satan is real itunes amazon the louvin brothers the great atomic power itunes amazon charlie louvin see the big man cry itunes amazon. Ira louvin was a full head taller than his younger brother, played the mandolin like. The louvin brothers capitol records 78 preach the gospel. The result could be characterized as a highly personal compilation that allows. The download is fantastic and something ive never seen before, myself. The louvin brothers satan is real lyrics and tracklist.
It then examines the influence of the radio and the popularity of singing brothers such as the stanley brothers, the monroe boys and the louvin brothers. Satan is real by the louvin brothers on amazon music. Towards the end charlie louvin reflects the changes in country music it aint country music anymore, he remarks and the grand ole opry, the longer youve been at the opry, the worse they treat you. Dec 12, 2011 included in this reissue of satan is real is a disc of louvin brothers tunes handpicked by a bevy of performers, ranging from legendary country artists like kris kristofferson, chris hillman, and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Satan is real is a gospel album by american country music duo the louvin brothers, released. Also iras alcoholism was just starting to get serious leading to violent fights between the siblings. Nov 29, 2011 the louvin brothers powerful 1959 album has been reissued, and the cd version comes with a disc of the duos songs, selected by artists like devendra banhart, beck, and jim james. Provided to youtube by universal music group satan is real the louvin brothers satan is real. With a moving foreword by kris kristofferson, satan is real is the incredible tale of charlie louvin s sixtyfiveyear career, the timeless murder ballads of the louvin brothers, and the epic tale of two brothers bound together by love, hate, alcohol, blood, and music. The louvin brothers capitol records 78 preach the gospel by rich hynes.
Louvin brothers the christian life perfectly fits its. Jan 10, 2018 the friends association of living life to the fullest on a worldly premise is implying satans influence. Listen free to the louvin brothers satan is real satan is real, theres a higher power and more. These guys sing like hell bent angels, clinging desperately to the darkest, lonely cloud in heavens outlands.
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