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Released 40 years ago

15th Anniversary Celebration

The Seldom Scene · 1986

72 min · 20 tracks · bluegrass music

A vibrant collection of bluegrass classics reinterpreted with heartfelt harmonies and masterful instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt harmonies for sing-alongs
  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • nostalgic memories of simpler times
  • vibrant energy for gatherings
  • consistent flow for focused enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time '15th Anniversary Celebration' was released in 1986, The Seldom Scene had established themselves as a leading force in bluegrass music. This album marked a milestone in their career, celebrating fifteen years since their formation in 1971 and showcasing their evolution while cementing their legacy within the genre.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sitting on Top of the World 3:57
  • 2 Big Train From Memphis 3:00
  • 3 Lorena 3:41
  • 4 Dark as a Dungeon 4:05
  • 5 Blue Ridge 3:54
  • 6 Raised by the Railroad Line 3:44
  • 7 You Don’t Know My Mind 3:16
  • 8 Drifting Too Far From the Shore 3:49
  • 9 Those Memories of You 3:48
  • 10 Keep Me From Blowing Away 3:34
  • 11 Wheels 3:26
  • 12 Carolyn at the Broken Wheel Inn 3:16
  • 13 If I Needed You 3:37
  • 14 Rose of Old Kentucky 3:09
  • 15 I Couldn’t Find My Walking Shoes 4:15
  • 16 Working on a Building 4:51
  • 17 Say You Lied 2:31
  • 18 High on a Hilltop 3:43
  • 19 The Sweetest Gift 3:19
  • 20 Take Me in Your Lifeboat 2:58

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