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Calling My Children Home

The Country Gentlemen · 1978

35 min · 12 tracks · bluegrass music

A heartfelt blend of traditional bluegrass instrumentation and poignant lyrics exploring themes of home, faith, and longing.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Calling My Children Home — This track serves as the emotional centerpiece of the album, encapsulating themes of longing and reunion with its deeply resonant lyrical content.
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    I'm Ready to Go Home — The song highlights a powerful yearning for peace and belonging, showcasing the band's ability to convey deep spiritual sentiments through their harmonious vocals.
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    Hallelujah Side — This track stands out for its upbeat tempo and jubilant lyrics, representing a joyful affirmation of faith that contrasts with some of the more somber tracks on the album.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Calling My Children Home

    The narrative shifts from sorrow to hope as it evokes a vision of reunion beyond life’s trials.

    This pivot creates a deep sense of comfort and anticipation, transforming personal loss into a collective yearning for connection.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Place Prepared for Me 2:17
  • 2 I'm Ready to Go Home 3:51
  • 3 Hallelujah Side 2:53
  • 4 Palms of Victory 3:35
  • 5 Calling My Children Home 2:46
  • 6 Inside the Gate 2:33
  • 7 I've Never Been There 2:21
  • 8 The Great Beyond 3:37
  • 9 Lord, I'm Just a Pilgram 3:01
  • 10 Where Could I Go 3:44
  • 11 Come on, Dear Lord, and Get Me 2:16
  • 12 Where No Cabins Fall 2:38

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