Comin' Home to Stay
Ricky Skaggs · 1988
33 min · 10 tracks · country · bluegrass music · Christian music
A heartfelt blend of bluegrass and country, infused with rich harmonies and spiritual themes.
Why this album works
'Comin' Home to Stay' was instrumental in bridging bluegrass and country music, receiving critical acclaim and contributing to Skaggs' commercial success. The album's nostalgic themes resonated with audiences, allowing it to reach notable chart positions in both the country and gospel music categories.
- Career context
- By the time 'Comin' Home to Stay' was released in 1988, Ricky Skaggs had already established himself as a leading figure in the neo-traditional country movement. This album followed his successful Grammy-winning project 'Highways & Heartaches' from 1982 and further solidified his reputation with its emphasis on traditional instrumentation and storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Debby Boone· Alan Jackson· Dolly Parton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm Tired Standout 2:20
- 2 Hold Whatcha Got 3:13
- 3 (Angel on My Mind) That's Why I'm Walkin' Standout 3:01
- 4 Home Is Wherever You Are Standout 3:37
- 5 If You Don't Believe the Bible 2:57
- 6 San Antonio Rose 4:09
- 7 Lord, She Sure Is Good at Lovin' Me 2:56
- 8 Old Kind of Love 3:31
- 9 Thanks Again 3:37
- 10 Woman You Won't Break Mine 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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